Senior Footwear Developer

**Location**:Ho Chi Minh City
- Costing & Sourcing

**In short**:
We are looking for a Footwear Developer to become part of the worlds’ fastest growing sports company. You will be responsible for the entire development and commercialization process of both new and existing footwear from an approved design brief in collaboration with factory development, commercialization, and technical teams. You will have the unique opportunity to be in On’s development team in Vietnam while working closely with the product creation team in Switzerland.

**Your Mission**:

- Develop products on-time to the target price and in accordance with the design and technical requirements of the technical package while maintaining an emphasis on performance by following options to meet key features and product performance goals
- Review and confirm all bottom tooling blueprints prior to opening sample molds.
- Contribute ideas for product design, construction, materials, and components to enhance functionality, aesthetics, duty, compliance, fit, and product margin
- Manage sampling and prototyping across all development phases (e.g. ILR, FLR, fit and wear test samples, CFM, etc.)
- Elaborate product and testing requirements together with the product creation team and assure product performance through physical, fit, and field-testing
- Manage timelines, manufacturing, and material supply chain projects and resources in an organized, well-prioritized manner
- Actively communicate with the product creation team during all phases of the development process, co-determining and executing the decision making process that leads to on-time product sample delivery
- Engage appropriately in all phases of the product process to ensure projects are completed on time, can be commercialized, manufactured, while meeting design intent, performance, costing and sustainability goals
- Be responsible for ensuring that correct information is fed into the PLM system
- Visit the production line on a regular basis with a focus on product quality, process improvement, and collective learning

**Your story**:

- A bachelor’s degree in product design, development, manufacturing, or a related field
- At least 05 years’ experience in footwear development, specifically in footwear engineering and manufacturing
- Knowledge of industry tooling processes, including 2D/3D CAD and CAM, proficient in Adobe Illustrator. Strong knowledge of pattern engineering, tooling processes, and mold making
- Experience with the development of new footwear materials and innovative manufacturing techniques
- Detail oriented with strong organizational, work ethic, and teamwork skills
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Can work under high pressure and have a willingness to travel overseas and domestically

**About the Team**:
We are responsible for creating innovative products for On. We have to try and meet the needs and demands of runners.

**Most lived Spirit in our team**:
**Positive**:
**Positive**:
Relationships are so important to us. From our teammates to our suppliers, we’re here to bring joy to everyone we work with. We’re energized by sharing ideas, making connections and solving problems together.

**Ho Chi Minh City**:
Many of our biggest and best ideas are brought to life in Vietnam. The home to many of our factories and some of our most innovative thinkers.

29a Nguyễn Đình Chiểu,,
Đa Kao, Quận 1,
Vietnam

**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.

**What to expect**:
We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street - bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.
- Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine - it creates that 'Wow' moment.

**Step One**:
**It starts with you...