The Innovation Footwear Developer will collaborate with product teams to shape the future of On's product line by translating footwear innovation work into advanced footwear products and creating future technologies that will define the brand. This role is responsible for leading the development of future-oriented concepts within the R&D organization.
Tasks
- Manage and execute the creation of innovative product concepts from conception to completion, overseeing technology development, sample creation and assembly, as well as the development of uppers, toolings, technologies, and molds.
- Manage multiple high-impact innovation projects with complete autonomy and ownership.
- Strategic planning and aligning with company goals.
- Engage in complex problem-solving, tackling challenges related to product intricacies, process optimization, efficiency enhancement, model making, and enabling scalable manufacturing practices.
- Act as a bridge between designers, conceptual footwear innovators, model makers, pattern engineers, technology partners, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
- Ensure that scalability is carefully considered for every project.
- Work closely with the Sport Science, Innovation Design, Footwear Engineering, and Innovation Material Science teams to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and drive the development of innovative prototypes.
- Create and update the transfer Manual by meticulously documenting processes, including key data, design images, and detailed product/process descriptions to ensure it remains a comprehensive and user-friendly resource for successful technical knowledge transfer.
- Forge strong connections with development teams in Asia, actively participating in the assurance of successful information transfer strategies and fostering a collaborative cross-border working relationship.
- Demonstrate expertise in fabricating and assembling materials and components, utilizing a diverse array of machinery and hand tools, including cutting, injecting, sanding, buffing, sewing, welding, pressing, and lasting processes.
Requirements
- 5+ years of footwear development experience, with a strong background in the performance running category.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Technology Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Solid foundational knowledge of footwear construction, upper development, tooling, pattern engineering, and sample building.
- Hands-on experience developing advanced upper textiles, bottom unit superfoams, sustainable material alternatives, and performance ingredients.
- Ability to translate sports science data, athlete feedback, and mechanical testing results into actionable product features and structural solutions.
- Proven track record of managing multi-stakeholder projects under tight seasonal deadlines, effectively presenting design updates, performance parameters, and costing details to leadership.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across global teams, Asia production partners, and multi-disciplinary R&D units.
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 15% of the time for factory reviews, supplier collaboration, and prototype builds.
Benefits
On offers an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. The approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being. On is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a fair and inclusive work environment.
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Das Team
On’s Innovation team is responsible for future innovation, out-of-the-box thinking, and athlete-informed technology that differentiates On footwear from others in the market. The team is agile and interdisciplinary, with expertise in engineering and sports sciences.