Senior Lead Footwear Developer

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical advisor during briefing and design phases to ensure alignment with manufacturing capabilities
• Facilitate technical alignment between Zurich-based Design/Product Management and Asia-based execution teams
• Support the evolution of development standards by identifying technical bottlenecks
• Serve as the senior technical point of contact for Asia-based development partners to resolve complex technical hurdles
• Support the validation of fit, feel, and durability standards across factory partners
• Mentor the broader development team and translate innovation breakthroughs into actionable frameworks

Requirements

• 8–12 years in footwear development
• Background in high-performance running and technical complexity
• Proven ability to influence product direction through advisory and partnership
• Deep understanding of performance tooling, materials, and construction within the global supply chain
• Exceptional ability to navigate HQ and regional dynamics
• Skilled at evaluating technical trade-offs for commercial scalability

About the Company

On is a high-performance footwear brand. The Zurich-based Footwear Development team acts as the technical heart of the brand, linking Biomechanical Research, Material Science, Design, and Sourcing to engineer the ultimate running experience.