Lead - Footwear Developer

In short

As a Lead Footwear Developer, you will oversee the development of technical performance all-day footwear products. You will manage the entire process from initial concept through to production and commercialization. This role requires close collaboration with HQ Product Managers, Designers, and the broader cross-functional team to ensure the successful delivery of premium, functional, and market-ready footwear under tight timelines.

Your Mission

-Based in the north of Vietnam, Hanoi, you will lead the development process by leveraging your expertise, while continuously improving and refining the development procedures with our sourcing partners. -You will work in tandem with design and product marketing teams to realize footwear that meets functional and performance standards, adhering to a fast-paced product creation calendar. -You will define and implement the most effective methods to manage the product creation process. This includes conducting regular meetings with product time during each development phase to review progress, make necessary adjustments, and drive decisions to ensure on-time production under the short timeline. -You will collaborate closely with Vietnam development teams in the north, sourcing teams, and T1 and T2 partners to ensure seamless communication and alignment throughout the accelerated development cycle.

• You will provide expert guidance on materials, components, and construction options to meet pricing targets and functional requirements.
• You will provide knowledge and recommendations on materials, component and construction options to meet pricing targets and product’s functional requirements
• You will plan and execute the development processes according to critical dates and team/company goals.
• You will be responsible for monitoring costs and advising where product efficiencies can be made.
• You will work hand in hand with our testing team and biomechanics expert for successful validation and testing of the products, as well as effectively manage the sampling and prototyping of the products.
• You will work closely with the innovation team to implement new innovation in our Footwear products.

Your story

• You have a higher education degree in Engineering or a related field
• You have 8+ years of experience as a footwear developer.
• You have demonstrated technical expertise in footwear product development, process, projects manager, costing and manufacturing of performance footwear products from conceptions to retail
• You have experience interpreting tech packs and reading 2D files
• You have the ability to follow complex processes and can offer ideas to improve on existing methods of working
• You have excellent time management skills and the ability to work with multiple deadlines autonomously.
• You have sharp communication skills in both written and spoken English- You are competent with MS Office and have experience with graphic programs such as Adobe Illustrator

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.

• 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. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. 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.

• Step Three

  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.

• Step Four

  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.

• Step Five

  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.

• Step Six

  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.

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. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.