At a Glance:

The world’s fastest growing sports company is seeking a Footwear Coordinator to execute innovation development in our product creation facility in Vietnam. This person will be responsible for driving sampling and coordinating the high level tracking of our Innovation Projects. In addition, this person will work and support closely with our footwear innovation developers, working directly with the broader product teams and factory counterparts to create high-quality prototypes and samples.

Your Team:

On’s Innovation team is responsible for On’s future innovation, out-of-the-box thinking and the outstanding athlete-informed technology that differentiates On footwear from all other footwear products in the market. If you are interested in being a part of an agile and interdisciplinary team of experts in the area of engineering and sports sciences, come join us!

Your Mission:

• Coordinate and support Innovation Footwear Developers from kick-off to inline transfer following all stages of prototyping, sampling, testing, and costing, in a way that transfers conceptual innovation to production and sourcing.
• Create the sampling flow and tracking with high demand of sample and quality.
• Provide clear communication between development teams and suppliers
• Ability to work independently on sampling and testing projects with suppliers and coordinate with them to steer development process
• Frequent travel to factories & suppliers around HCMC, travel to north Vietnam.

Your Story:

• At least 1 years’ experience in footwear, performance footwear experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another relevant field preferred
• Demonstrated the knowledge in traditional footwear manufacturing processes – injecting, cutting, sewing, welding, machining, laser cutting, construction, prototyping. Understanding of pattern and shoe construction with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement
• Excellent communication skills and comfort adapting communication style between cross-functional partners at all levels
• System’s thinking is a plus
• Ability to work independently under a deadline. Exemplify a high tolerance for ambiguity and solution-focused attitude

In short: 

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 Footwear Engineering. 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!

Program start date: 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: 

Over the course of the program, you will rotate through multiple connected teams, building a deep understanding of how Footwear Engineering contributes to bringing products to life. 

From working with data and engineering inputs to uncover insights, to learning how to translate these into parametric 3D models, digital tools, and repeatable workflows, and collaborating closely with engineers, developers, and innovation teams — over the 24 months, you will gain hands-on experience in rethinking how footwear is engineered through a computational and systems-driven approach.

Operating at the intersection of data, AI, and physical product creation, you will contribute to building tools, toolboxes, and processes that transform complex engineering standards, testing data, and product feedback into actionable outputs for footwear development. You will help design and implement digital solutions that automate workflows and elevate how teams create and engineer products.

This experience will set you up for success to start as a true functional expert in computational footwear engineering and support your long-term growth as a key contributor to shaping the future of data-driven, digitally enabled product creation at On.

Your story: 

• Preferably you have an educational background in a relevant field such as Computational Design, Industrial Design, Engineering, Architecture, or similar.
• Approximately 2-3 years of hands-on work in computational design or engineering, whether through professional roles, academic research, or significant personal technical projects.
• You have hands-on project experience (academic or personal) where you built something — e.g. a parametric model, script, or small tool, showing a “builder mindset”.
• You have experience with computational design tools (e.g. Rhino 3D, Grasshopper or similar) and show interest in using them beyond visual design (e.g. solving geometry or process-related problems).
• You have programming competency, ideally in Python, and are comfortable writing scripts to automate tasks or process data.
• You have experience working with data, using tools such as Python libraries (e.g. Pandas) or similar, and are able to apply data or AI in a product design or engineering context.
• You demonstrate structured problem-solving skills and an interest in translating complex, real-world problems into simple, repeatable approaches or workflows.
• You are able to communicate technical ideas clearly, and can explain your thinking to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• 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).
• You have the right to work in Switzerland or the EU.

Meet the team: 

Our mission is to define and create the future of sportswear bringing to life groundbreaking innovations. Acting at the forefront of material science, sport science and engineering we develop products that push the boundaries of performance and sustainability, blending in unique aesthetic appeal that embodies On’s design DNA.

What we offer: 

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.

In short

As the Head of Strategy & Operations, you are the architect of Footwear Creation's operating model. You will translate On's 2030 Long Range Plan into executable transformation- driving the strategic initiatives, processes, and systems that enable our team to deliver breakthrough footwear with Swiss-engineered precision. Sitting at the intersection of Development, Engineering, Materials, and Sustainability, you will influence leaders across functions, build organizational excitement for new ways of working, and make decisive calls on initiative prioritization and execution. Your mission: own the LRP initiative portfolio, orchestrate the leadership operating rhythm, and deliver measurable transformation that elevates how we create.

Your mission

Strategic Leadership & Vision (LRP to Action)

• Architect the Roadmap: Translate On’s 2030 LRP and annual goals into a multi-year strategic roadmap for Footwear Product Creation
• Strategic Prioritization: Act as the Creation gatekeeper for the footwear portfolio, ensuring technical breakthroughs are sequenced and resourced for maximum commercial impact.

Portfolio Strategy & Operating Rhythm

• Own seasonal range portfolio planning: capacity modeling, resource allocation, project prioritization
• Design and manage the Footwear Creation operating rhythm: weekly leadership standups, monthly business reviews, quarterly strategic planning
• Facilitate high-stakes leadership discussions; Own the agendas, pre-reads, drive decisions and follow-through for all leadership forums
• Serve as the primary coordination point between Creation and cross-functional partners (Innovation, Sourcing, Brand, Supply Chain)
• Build portfolio dashboards that give leadership real-time visibility into capacity, progress, risks, and trade-offs.

Process Excellence & Transformation

• Lead strategic initiatives to improve creation velocity: stage-gate optimization, systems integration, capacity planning frameworks
• Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies; challenge any workflow that doesn't add value
• Drive adoption of new ways of working through clear metrics, change management, and feedback loops
• Build a high-accountability, fast-decision culture within the Creation leadership team.

Change Management & Adoption Excellence

• Drive adoption of new initiatives through comprehensive change management: communication strategies, training programs, adoption metrics, feedback mechanisms
• Build organizational excitement and understanding of the strategic rationale behind transformational changes
• Navigate politics and complexity to drive decisions and unblock progress
• Hold partners accountable to commitments- even when they don't report to you
• Monitor leading indicators of adoption; implement course corrections when resistance or confusion emerges
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within Footwear Creation.

Your Story

• Experience: 10+ years of leadership in Product Strategy, Program Management, or Footwear Creation, with a proven track record of translating corporate strategy into actionable cross-functional initiatives
• Operational Rigor: Exceptional executive facilitation skills; you are comfortable holding senior stakeholders accountable and running high-stakes leadership rhythms
• Influence without authority: You've led initiatives where success required getting leaders who don't report to you to change how they work. You have low self orientation
• Footwear Acumen: Deep understanding of the end-to-end product creation lifecycle- from innovation and engineering to global manufacturing
• Data-Driven Mindset: Exceptional analytical and visualization skills; you can turn complex project data into clear insights for executive decision-making
• Transformation Leader: Experience leading organizational change, including "Future State" org design and the implementation of new operating models
• Communication: A natural storyteller, capable of inspiring large teams on stage and navigating complex cross-functional partnerships
• Passion: An undeniable drive for sports, footwear technology, and Swiss-engineered innovation.

Why This Matters

On is scaling fast. Footwear Creation needs to evolve- not just work harder, but work smarter. We need new systems, new processes, new ways of collaborating. We need someone who can drive that transformation across a complex, cross-functional organization.

You won't build the products. But you'll build the operating model, the systems, and the culture that enable products and brand initiatives to be adopted and built with excellence, at speed, at scale.

If you're the kind of transformation leader who thrives on complexity, who knows how to influence without authority, who can make tough calls and drive change that sticks- this is your role.

Meet The Team

Our mission is to define and create the future of sportswear bringing to life groundbreaking innovations. Acting at the forefront of material science, sport science and engineering we develop products that push the boundaries of performance and sustainability, blending in unique aesthetic appeal that embodies On’s design DNA.

What we offer