On - Intern – Footwear Design - Anywhere

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Product Design

In short

Whether you’re looking to jump start your career or gain first hands-on experience in a new field, an internship at On offers you a unique growth experience, the chance to make an impact from day 1 and contribute to On’s growth journey. We are looking for fresh ideas, curious minds and passionate individuals ready to make a difference. Our internships generally last 6 months and you will be fully embedded in a team.

– Start date: March 1, 2026
– Duration: 6 months
– Prerequisite: Interest in area relevant to the internship, passion for On, right to work in EU / Switzerland
– Note: This is a paid internship
– If you don’t meet the criteria above, unfortunately, we cannot move forward with your application. Please be truthful in your answers, the recruiter reviewing your application will appreciate your honesty.

Curious about life as an intern at On? We recommend watching the recording of our previous livestream (https://www.careerfairy.io/company/On_AG/livestream/eCaoLI8t0mYLqzRYM1eq) to hear former interns share their internship experience, get an insider’s look at different departments and pick up some tips and tricks from our recruiters to help you ace the application process!
Please note that the next internship program kicks off on March 1 (not September 1 as mentioned in the livestream).

Your mission

– Support design team in developing seasonal concepts that merge style, material expression, functional intent, and more sustainable thinking.

– Explore physical prototyping, experimenting with forms, proportions, and handmade mockups to bring ideas to life.

– Prepare design assets, presentations, and documentation for reviews and development handovers.

– Contribute to creative workshops, trend exploration, and early-stage concept building with a curiosity for circularity and longevity.

– Engage in a highly creative environment where sketching, experimentation, and original thinking are central to the process.

Your story

– A growth mindset, openness to feedback, and willingness to explore new tools and more sustainable methods of making.

– Curiosity about the intersection of fashion, culture and responsible innovation.

– Motivation to learn how footwear moves from idea to prototype to final product.

– Basic skills in sketching, 3D CAD, or digital visualization; experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Meet the team

Our team blends fashion-driven aesthetics with performance-rooted design to create footwear that feels modern and reflects the brand’s Swiss roots. We explore materials, silhouettes, cultural stories, and more responsible design approaches to shape products that sit between lifestyle and culture. The goal is to turn bold creative ideas into meaningful, future-minded footwear experiences.