Senior Specialist - Footwear Developer

In short

We are looking for a Footwear Developer to become part of the worlds’ fastest growing sports company. You will be responsible for the entire development and commercialization process of both new and existing footwears from an approved design brief in collaboration with factory development, commercialization, and technical teams. You will have the unique opportunity to be in On’s development team in Vietnam while working closely with the product creation team in Switzerland.

Your Mission

• Develop products on-time to the target price and in accordance with the design and technical requirements of the technical package while maintaining an emphasis on performance by following options to meet key features and product performance goals
• Review and confirm all bottom tooling blueprints prior to opening sample molds. Contribute ideas for product design, construction, materials, and components to enhance functionality, aesthetics, duty, compliance, fit, and product margin
• Manage sampling and prototyping across all development phases (e.g. ILR, FLR, fit and wear test samples, CFM, etc.)
• Elaborate product and testing requirements together with the product creation team and assure product performance through physical, fit, and field-testing
• Manage timelines, manufacturing, and material supply chain projects and resources in an organized, well-prioritized manner
• Actively communicate with the product creation team during all phases of the development process, co-determining and executing the decision making process that leads to on-time product sample delivery
• Engage appropriately in all phases of the product process to ensure projects are completed on time, can be commercialized, manufactured, while meeting design intent, performance, costing and sustainability goals
• Be responsible for ensuring that correct information is fed into the PLM system
• Visit the production line on a regular basis with a focus on product quality, process improvement, and collective learning

Your story

• A bachelor’s degree in product design, development, manufacturing, or a related field
• At least 5 years’ experience in footwear development, specifically in footwear engineering and manufacturing
• Knowledge of industry tooling processes, including 2D/3D CAD and CAM, proficient in Adobe Illustrator. Strong knowledge of pattern engineering, tooling processes, and mold making
• Experience with the development of new footwear materials and innovative manufacturing techniques
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, work ethic, and teamwork skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Can work under high pressure and have a willingness to travel overseas and domestically

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. 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.

• 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. 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.