Intern - Product Testing

This is a six-month internship at On, designed to offer exceptional growth opportunities, immediate impact, and a direct contribution to global expansion. The intern is fully integrated within a dedicated team and takes ownership of operational workflows and sub-projects from onboarding through to measurable business impact. The role sits within the Product Testing team, which pushes every shoe, apparel piece, and accessory to its limits by collecting real-world feedback from athletes and everyday movers in the lab and on the field.

• Take direct accountability for assigned operational workflows and sub-projects, driving tasks from initial onboarding through to measurable business impact over the six-month tenure.
• Partner closely with mentors, cross-functional peers, and regional stakeholders across EMEA to align on shared milestones and execute business priorities.
• Assist with daily team operations, streamline routines, and optimise internal documentation to maintain premium execution standards.
• Present project learnings, campaign outcomes, or analytical findings to team leadership using structured storytelling and clear data insights.
• Coordinate and conduct footwear product testing activities in close collaboration with Testing Specialists to ensure the efficient, high-quality execution of athlete and consumer reporting.
• Leverage On's proprietary testing tools and dynamic evaluation protocols to contribute to the performance validation of pinnacle footwear models.
• Act as a key facilitator of tester recruitment and engagement, bringing the authentic voice of the consumer closer to product creation processes.
• Lead a dedicated project during the internship, gaining insights into testing processes and shaping ways of working.

• Valid work authorization for Switzerland (or EU/EFTA citizenship).
• Availability to start on March 1st.
• Availability for the full six-month programme.
• Highly self-motivated with a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable taking initiative, navigating ambiguity, and driving solutions independently across a six-month commitment.
• Exceptionally organised and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on structured processes.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills in English, with confidence to interact, share updates, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across levels.
• Actively studying or holding a background in Product Testing, Sports Engineering/Technology, Sports retail, UX/User research, Sports science or a related field, bringing a curious, analytical approach to product evaluation.
• Genuine passion for performance sports and community engagement, paired with analytical skills to translate large datasets into actionable product insights.
• Proficiency across Google Workspace.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments with an organised, proactive and solutions-orientated mindset.

• Eagerness to explore AI tools (such as Gemini) to streamline workflows.

• Onboarding voucher and exclusive On product store credits to gear up in the latest apparel, accessories, and footwear.
• Full access to mental wellbeing counselling and coaching via Kyan Health.
• Dedicated internship learning sessions and workshops to supercharge growth.
• Comprehensive accident, disability, and income protection coverage.
• A space to rest, recharge, and thrive holistically.
• An environment designed to develop holistically – to stay active, learn, explore and innovate.
• A supportive, team-oriented atmosphere with access to personal self-care for physical and mental well-being.