In Short
At On, we don’t just create premium sportswear—we redefine human performance through tailored experiences. Our relentless pursuit of innovation, combined with deep expertise in manufacturing, fuels breakthroughs that push the limits of what’s possible. If you thrive on transforming bold ideas into reality, join us in shaping the future of performance footwear.
Meet The Team
Our mission is to define and create the future of sportswear by bringing groundbreaking innovations to life. Acting at the forefront of material science, sport science, and engineering, we develop products that push the boundaries of performance and sustainability while embodying On’s unique design DNA.
Your Responsibilities
- Challenge the Status Quo: Rethink footwear design from first principles and question every assumption to unlock groundbreaking possibilities.
- Pioneer New Technologies: Integrate cutting-edge advancements in materials science, biomechanics, and manufacturing to engineer optimized footwear that embraces novel production methods.
- Develop an Innovation Framework: Create and implement a structured development framework that ensures rigorous testing, feasibility assessments, and scalability evaluations before commercialization.
- Lead Moonshot Projects: Drive high-risk initiatives that identify revolutionary concepts and collaborate with top researchers and engineers to turn visionary ideas into reality.
- Challenge and Vet Innovations: Encourage cutting-edge ideas while ensuring that each concept meets safety standards and quality benchmarks.
- Drive Sustainable Innovation: Incorporate sustainability into every stage of the innovation process to create environmentally responsible design solutions.
- Champion Agile Innovation: Foster a culture of experimentation and rapid prototyping to achieve breakthrough results efficiently.
- Ensure Feasibility and Cost Efficiency: Assess manufacturing feasibility and cost efficiency early in the development stages by closely collaborating with engineering and supply chain partners.
- Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration across R&D, Design, Strategy, and Supply Chain teams to accelerate the innovation pipeline from concept to commercialization.
- Foster a Culture of Continuous Learning: Stay ahead of industry advancements and promote skill development within the team to empower innovation.
Your Experience
- Innovation Process Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in innovation methodologies for evaluating and scaling product concepts.
- Manufacturing & Cost Knowledge: Strong understanding of footwear manufacturing environments, processes, and cost drivers.
- Visionary & Practical Balance: Ability to balance visionary thinking with practical execution to ensure successful product outcomes.
- Exceptional Project Management: Proven track record of managing timelines and aligning cross-functional teams to translate bold ideas into commercially viable products.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills with at least 7 years of leadership experience in cross-functional settings.
- Proven Industry Experience: Minimum of 9+ years in product innovation, development, or engineering, with a history of bringing new products to market.
What We Offer
On is a place that prioritizes growth and progress. We foster an environment designed to equip individuals with the tools to develop holistically—promoting activity, learning, exploration, and innovation. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive team atmosphere with an emphasis on personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, inspiring purpose in each person.
Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Apply online using the form below.
On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a fair and inclusive work environment, where all recruitment, advancement, and retention decisions are free from discrimination.