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
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Support design team in developing seasonal concepts that merge style, material expression, functional intent, and more sustainable thinking.
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Explore physical prototyping, experimenting with forms, proportions, and handmade mockups to bring ideas to life.
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Prepare design assets, presentations, and documentation for reviews and development handovers.
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Contribute to creative workshops, trend exploration, and early-stage concept building with a curiosity for circularity and longevity.
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Engage in a highly creative environment where sketching, experimentation, and original thinking are central to the process.
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Your story
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A growth mindset, openness to feedback, and willingness to explore new tools and more sustainable methods of making.
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Curiosity about the intersection of fashion, culture and responsible innovation.
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Motivation to learn how footwear moves from idea to prototype to final product.
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Basic skills in sketching, 3D CAD, or digital visualization; experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
About the Team
Our team blends fashion-driven aesthetics with performance-rooted design to create footwear that feels modern and reflects the brand’s Swiss roots. We explore materials, silhouettes, cultural stories, and more responsible design approaches to shape products that sit between lifestyle and culture. The goal is to turn bold creative ideas into meaningful, future-minded footwear experiences.
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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.
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.