Product Creation Academy - Apparel Innovation Material

Location: Zurich

Apparel \& Accessories Product Creation

In short
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This is your chance to kickstart your career in the sportswear industry!

Become part of On's unique rotational development program \- the Product Creation Academy. This 2 year journey is designed to develop you into a true functional expert with the potential to grow in our dynamic organization. You will embark on a specialized learning journey, with rotations designed to build depth in Apparel Innovation Material Science. But that’s not all! One of your rotations will take you to vibrant Vietnam, where you will learn first\-hand what it takes to bring our products to life. To top it off, you’ll receive personalized mentorship from one of our senior leaders, ensuring you make the most of this transformative experience.

Are you ready to shape the future of the fastest growing sportswear company in the world? Dream On!

The starting date for this program will be September 1st, 2026\.

Application period: Due to the expected high volume of applications, the role will be open for a limited time. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Your Mission
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Over the course of the program, you will rotate through four connected functions — Material Development, Sourcing Apparel, Apparel \& Accessories Development, and Sports Science, building a deep understanding of how innovation materials are developed, tested, sourced, and brought to life within product creation. This journey will set you up for success to start as a true functional expert in the Innovation Material team and fuel your long\-term growth journey at On.

Your story
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• Preferably you have an educational background in Textile Engineering, Sports Science, Polymer Science, Material Science, or a related discipline.


• 1–2 years of previous experience (through internships, academic work, or personal/projects) in textile material development, with curiosity for innovation, performance materials, and sustainability within the sportswear industry.


• Well developed understanding of textile manufacturing processes such as knitting, weaving, dyeing, finishing, or material treatments gained through academic projects, internships, personal projects, or research experience.


• Exposure to material testing methods and an interest in understanding the chemical, mechanical, and functional performance of sportswear materials.


• A curious and forward\-thinking mindset, with a passion for learning, experimentation, and challenging the status quo in material innovation.


• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within cross\-functional or team environments through university projects, internships, extracurricular activities, or research work.


• Interest in how consumer insights, sports science, and wear testing can influence future material innovation and product performance.


• You resonate with the On spirits, bring a positive and proactive attitude, and are eager to learn and grow in a fast\-paced environment.


• You communicate clearly and effectively and are fluent in English (written and spoken). Additional language skills are a plus.


• You have the right to work in Switzerland or the EU.

The Apparel Textile Innovation team at On develops next\-generation textile solutions for high\-performance apparel. Combining textile engineering, material innovation, and product creation, we work across the full innovation journey — from early\-stage concepts and emerging technologies to scalable commercial applications. Working closely with design, product development, suppliers, and external innovation partners, we create textiles and apparel concepts driven by athlete needs — supporting athletes in pushing beyond their performance limits while enabling freedom of movement, comfort, and confidence in every condition. At the same time, we aim to reshape raw material supply chains by identifying and implementing lower\-footprint material solutions without compromising performance or premium quality. Our team explores innovative fibers, and new approaches to circularity, including transforming textile waste into valuable new material streams.

Zürich

Just by the banks of the Limmat you’ll find our largest global hub in Zürich West – On Labs – where you can hike up 12 floors through our custom\-built spiral trail.

Förrlibuckstrasse 190,

8005

Switzerland

Location
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Apparel Developer

We always look for better decisions, we always listen to people and listen to different colleagues. We listen, we digest, and we find the most suitable one for all the team and everybody benefits. That process makes us really innovative.
What we offer
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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
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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.

• ### Step One

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role. We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

• ### Step Two

Interview with a recruiter

What ignites your spirit? This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture. Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

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Interview with a hiring manager

Ready to dig into the details? This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side\-by\-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

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The Case Study

What's your style? This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas. Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job. This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

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The Experience Day

Your first taste of the Oniverse. This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with. In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day\-to\-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates \- the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values. We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

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The Result

Are we a good fit? We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you? No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

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