In short

Whether you’re looking to jump start your career or gain first hands-on experience in a new field, an internship at On offers you a unique growth experience, the chance to make an impact from day 1 and contribute to On’s growth journey. We are looking for fresh ideas, curious minds and passionate individuals ready to make a difference. Our internships generally last 6 months and you will be fully embedded in a team.

  • Start date: Sept 1st, 2025
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Prerequisite: Interest in area relevant to the internship, passion for On, right to work in Switzerland
  • Note: This is a paid internship
  • If you don't meet the criteria above, unfortunately, we cannot move forward with your application. Please be truthful in your answers, the recruiter reviewing your application will appreciate your honesty.

Curious about life as an intern at On? Join our livestream on May 27th (https://www.careerfairy.io/portal/livestream/AhQMEvXtlEgE8YmZXICc?utm_source=client&utm_campaign=events&utm_content=on_ag-ch) to hear former interns share their internship experience, get an insider’s look at different departments and pick up some tips and tricks from our recruiters to help you ace the application process!

Your Mission

  • Support throughout the Product Development Lifecycle: Assist the development team in various stages from initial concept to production, including data entry, organizing materials, and preparing presentations for key meetings.
  • Sample Management and Organization: Help track, unpack, organize, and inventory physical and digital development samples, ensuring accuracy in material libraries and sample tracking systems (e.g., PLM).
  • Research Analysis: Conduct deep competitor product analysis to identify consumer needs, product specification cataloging, and inform engineering decisions.
  • Technical Documentation and Communication: Assist in creating and maintaining detailed technical packages (tech packs), including specifications for materials, construction, and colorways, and communicate daily with overseas factories and sourcing partners.
  • Prototyping &Testing Support: Aid in the review and feedback process for prototypes, potentially assisting with fit testing, note-taking during fittings, and preparing samples for performance and durability assessments.
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  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • Proactivity & Initiative: Seek tasks, identify problems, and propose solutions.
  • Adaptability & Resilience: Embrace change, learn on the fly, and bounce back quickly.
  • Curiosity & Eagerness to Learn: Ask thoughtful questions, absorb information, and constantly seek excellence.
  • Solutions-Oriented & Resourceful: Focus on solving problems creatively, even with limited resources.
  • Collaborative & Team-Oriented: Communicate effectively, offer help, and contribute positively to the team.
  • Detail-Oriented & Organized: Maintain accuracy in all tasks and manage multiple responsibilities at once efficiently.
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About the Team

Our mission is to bring visionary footwear concepts to life. Through exceptional craft and innovation in Design, Product Strategy, and Sourcing, we create high-performance products that propel us toward becoming the global leader in premium sportswear.

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Explorer

Explorer

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Successful creation is all about thinking differently. We celebrate crazy ideas and face challenges head-on to shape better, more innovative products and inspire a better brand.

Learn about our Spirits
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Ernest

Footwear Development, Ho Chi Minh City

Unlike other brands, we aren't just executioners out here in Vietnam, we give ideas as well. Sometimes they have a new idea in Zurich and we might find a process to make it more efficient and we share that.
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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

Build the better you

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.