Color & Material Design Intern — Paid, Growth-Focused

On; Zürich; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

On is offering a six-month internship in its Color & Material Design (CMD) team in Zurich. You will work closely with mentors and regional stakeholders across Europe, supporting color and material development for footwear categories.

The role emphasizes ownership, structured execution, and strong English communication. On provides a fully paid, immersive internship and opportunities to contribute to global product narratives.

Qualifications

• Ownership mindset and growth mindset; proactive and entrepreneurial.
• Structured, organized execution with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear verbal and written English communication across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own design deliverables end-to-end from concept to milestone execution.
• Create color CADs, material maps and specifications for development.
• Develop mood boards and seasonal color palettes to elevate product narratives.
• Produce high-quality 2D/3D visuals using Adobe Creative Suite and AI tools.
• Maintain physical swatch libraries and digital documentation with accuracy.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Structured execution

Effective communication

Education

CMD/Color & Material Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AI visualization tools

Job description

On is offering a six-month internship in its Color & Material Design (CMD) team in Zurich. You will work closely with mentors and regional stakeholders across Europe, supporting color and material development for footwear categories.

The role emphasizes ownership, structured execution, and strong English communication. On provides a fully paid, immersive internship and opportunities to contribute to global product narratives.