On - Product Creation Academy – Apparel Innovation Material - Zürich

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Apparel & Accessories Product Creation

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 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

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

– 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.

Meet the team

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.