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Intern - Colour Design (Apparel & Accessories)

Location: Zurich

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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: March 1, 2026
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Prerequisite: Interest in area relevant to the internship, passion for On, right to work in EU / 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? We recommend watching the recording of our previous livestream (https://www.careerfairy.io/company/On_AG/livestream/eCaoLI8t0mYLqzRYM1eq) 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! Please note that the next internship program kicks off on March 1 (not September 1 as mentioned in the livestream).

Your Mission

  • Assist in building visual tools and presentation boards

  • Assist in digital colour assets - colour palettes/colour cards

  • Assist in admin roles - colour swatch filing, file organisation, sales colour names, etc.

  • Assist in presentation build-outs for colour presentations with cross-functional teams

  • Assist the Colour and Material Design - Apparel and Accessories Team with colour application

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    Your story

    • We are looking to evolve/refine the colour process - would love to hear a new perspective

    • Perspective on colour design and combinations (outfitting, colour blocking, etc.)

    • How can colour palette and storytelling evolve for youth culture connections?

    • Discover and share new resources for colour trends and inspiration

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    About the Team

    The Colour Material and Design - Apparel and Accessories team is responsible for building, strategising, and applying colour to On Apparel and Accessories at a global scale. The team is also responsible for building visual tools to helping communicate vertical and product colour strategies for the consumer retail experience and digital marketing campaigns through head-to-toe styling concepts.

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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.

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    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.