Intern - Footwear Materials

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: ADD DATE (Sept 1 or March 1)
• 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

As a Footwear Materials intern, you will support cross-functionally on a range of footwear styles across multiple seasons. Additionally, you will define and take ownership of your own project aimed at taking our material toolbox to the next level.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Evaluate materials that align with design vision, sustainability goals, technical specifications, cost considerations, and production constraints
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Development, Design, Product Management, Sourcing, Testing, and suppliers to resolve material-related issues that may arise during the development process
• Gain hands-on experience with material data management in our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system
• Research and analyze industry opportunities to propose solutions to advance material sustainability initiatives, enhance material performance, or refine sourcing strategies
• Demonstrate a proactive and agile workflow between briefed projects and whitespace opportunities