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Intern - Footwear Creation

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 one 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 six months and you will be fully embedded in a team.

  • Start date: September 1st
  • Duration: six 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://agora-cf-cloud-recordings.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/livestreams/5OdzwcwgV3l6rGfcJCZ5/2e6c0b4e51486dd2cf595f9bde0b257c_5OdzwcwgV3l6rGfcJCZ5_0.mp4) 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.

As a Footwear Creation Intern, your mission is to immerse yourself in the world of our business and support the team in delivering "WOW" moments. You will focus on learning the nuances of the product creation process while assisting with critical operational tasks. This is a foundational role for a technical student eager to apply their education to real-world performance challenges.

Your Mission

  • Learning & Integration: Focus on understanding the footwear development lifecycle and how cross-functional teams collaborate.
  • Operational Support: Assist in maintaining technical records, sample logs, and project documentation to ensure team organization.
  • Project Reliability: Support the team with sample management and technical asset logging, ensuring information is accessible and accurate.
  • Collaborative Learning: Work with peers and mentors, actively seeking feedback to grow your professional and technical skill set.
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    Your story

    • Academic Journey: Current student or recent graduate in Industrial Engineering, Product Design, or a related technical field.
    • Passion for Detail: Highly organized and reliable, following through on commitments and treating others with respect.
    • Curious Mindset: Eager to learn how high-performance products are made and are willing to "get your hands dirty" to support the team.
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    About the Team

    You will join the Zurich-based Footwear Development team, a high-performance collective of engineers, developers, and makers who serve as the technical heart of the brand. In Zurich, our team acts as the primary link between the Consumer, Athlete, Biomechanical Research, Material Science, Design, and Sourcing, ensuring that every innovation is grounded in technical reality before it reaches the athlete.

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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.