Job Detail

At a Glance:

As a Footwear Materials Intern, you will support the Materials team in executing strategic and forward thinking material developments from creative direction through to sales-team sampling. You will work collaboratively and efficiently with Design/Development/PM teams to coordinate business relate projects as well as self-initiated material research.

Your Team:

We’re responsible for creating innovative products for On. We have a lot of responsibility to try and meet the needs and demands of runners. So we research, design, develop and test lots of ideas scientifically. Only products that pass our rigorous tests ever go to market.

Your Mission:

• Support Material specialists in creating and executing materials based on our creative briefs.


• Help to collate information on material-specific target data in regard to the On sustainability roadmap in line with Material strategies.


• Feed materials quality, prices and production lead times into the PLM systems. Update database with pricing changes accordingly.


• Research and analyse new technologies and material trends and feedback to the wider group.


• Continuously keep on top of the material library and tools for the product creation teams.


• Support the coordination of fabric testing.


• Liaise with Footwear Design, Product Developers, Product Management, Material Innovation, Sustainability, Supply Chain as well as the Testing team.

Your Story:

• Bachelor’s Degree(minimum) in Textile Sciences, Textile Engineering/Technology from a global leading university or related field.


• Affinity for Sportswear Footwear design and technology, with a key awareness of materials both within the industry and analogous industries.


• Understanding of the industry’s processesand eagerness to learn proactively as well as with full team support.


• Collaborative spirit with diverse stakeholders as well as superior communication skills(verbal and written English).


• Able to balance creativity with organisation and discipline in a fast-paced environment.


• Talent to deal with change and bring entrepreneurial spirit when facing unexpected challenges.

What we offer:

We offer a dynamic, challenging and sportive environment that has been ranked as the‘fastest growing sports company’ of its time. With offices across the globe, we are an international team who is hungry to innovate and build something incredible. We foster an active environment where each individual thrives for excellence and can achieve their full potential. This is where your work matters, you’re hands-on and your team members are amongst the very best in their respective disciplines and fields. 

If you are driven to bring On to the next level, curious about the opportunity and want to be part of our growing team send us your application, and join the ONiverse!