Please note: Due to the temporary nature of this maternity cover position, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in Switzerland without requiring visa sponsorship. This includes individuals with EU/EFTA citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit

Your Mission

• Develop testing strategies and conduct high complexity footwear product testing activities on all durability, fit and performance test levels in the Lightspray Realm
• Setting up processes to ensure efficient testing cycles and timely feedback loops inline with the project calendar
• Identify specific testing needs based on the product brief. Own the testing process to suit the needs of the product and target consumer
• Analyse fit, durability and performance data to develop reports allowing valuable insights and suggestions to project stakeholders
• You will conduct performance analyses independently or in close collaboration with Sports Science, and present findings & suggestions to relevant key-stakeholders
• Provide corrective action plans upon test fails in alignment with cross-functional teams such as Materials, Product Management, Development & Computational Design
• Ensure that product verification and judgement calls meet On global standards and are done based on the fit, comfort, performance and quality criteria
• Build and maintain a tester network fulfilling the requirements of the Product Creation calendars
• Contribute to team goals and process improvements within testing.Work with Testing Lead to build sustainable relationships with various institutions for test purposes
• Support Testing Lead with cross-functional projects within the Organisation
• Work with our Testing systems and databases to manage changes in data, ensure accurate high quality data and an optimised flow into testing reports

Your story

• 1+ years of experience in a similar role within the footwear industry
• Knowledge and passion for running and the surrounding industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team and collaborate with others
• Detailed, creative and solutions-oriented
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluent or very good in English (written and spoken)
• Vested interest in the footwear industry and testing
• Ability to think creatively and outside the box
• A confident “people person”, adapt at building and maintaining relationships

Our mission is to empower product excellence through collaboration and expertise - combining consumer insights and scientific data to drive premium experiences, market-leading performance and guide strategic decisions. Only products that pass our rigorous tests ever go to market

Just by the banks of the Limmat you’ll find our largest global hub in Zürich West – On Labs – where you can hike up 12 floors through our custom-built spiral trail

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
• 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

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

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

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role