Senior Specialist - LightSpray Footwear Developer at On in Zurich

Keywords

• Footwear Development
• LightSpray
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Product Creation
• On Running

Summary

Lead the end-to-end development of LightSpray footwear projects at On in Zurich. Drive innovation through advanced manufacturing and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Description

On is looking for a Senior Specialist to drive the evolution of its LightSpray footwear range. In this role, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy to lead complex projects, challenge conventions, and translate visionary concepts into scalable, performance-driven products.

Your tasks

• Lead and own the end-to-end creation of SMUs and special projects within the creation organization.
• Manage multiple LightSpray projects independently, from strategy and conception to product sign-off.
• Tackle challenges in tooling, molding, and assembly using a root-cause analysis mindset.
• Act as the primary liaison between global development hubs in Zurich and Vietnam.
• Collaborate with computational designers, footwear developers, and product managers to meet seasonal calendar needs.

Your profile

• 5+ years of progressive experience in footwear development with a focus on standard inline creation processes.
• In-depth knowledge of footwear manufacturing processes, including tooling, molding, injecting, welding, lasting, and assembly.
• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced footwear materials, their properties, and performance characteristics.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• High proficiency in English and willingness to travel up to 10-15% of the time.