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Senior Specialist - Innovation Footwear Developer

On · Zurich

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
81 days
On's roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
2% of On's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at On
high
318 stale, 12 reposted of 318 open
Hiring momentum
459 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

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About this role

The Senior Specialist - Innovation Footwear Developer will lead the development of innovative footwear concepts, overseeing the entire process from conception to completion. This role involves managing multiple high-impact projects, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring effective communication across stakeholders. The developer will also document processes for knowledge transfer and engage in hands-on prototyping and manufacturing techniques.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 5+ years of footwear development experience, particularly in performance running
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Technology Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Solid foundational knowledge of footwear construction, upper development, tooling, pattern engineering, and sample building
  • Hands-on experience developing advanced upper textiles, bottom unit superfoams, sustainable material alternatives, and performance ingredients
  • Ability to translate sports science data, athlete feedback, and mechanical testing results into actionable product features and structural solutions
  • Proven track record of managing multi-stakeholder projects under tight seasonal deadlines

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant hands-on prototyping and manufacturing, which may not appeal to all candidates
  • International travel required, which could impact work-life balance

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Listed by On on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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