Salary Competitive

We're building the future sports wearables for professionals and amateur sportsmen based on breathing measurement, using a new type of sensor and other latest technologies. We help athletes reach their maximal potential and push their limits one step further. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a startup with a great future and work directly on the development of our early product. We're a team of 13 people.


Are you passionate about textile design and interested in sport wearables?  

We are looking for a part-time or full-time intern to join our team, starting as soon as possible.

You will have several responsibilities and work directly with designing a new textile strap for our elastic sports wearables. The ideal profile is someone who has experience in textile design and has a passion for finding creative solutions for textile design challenges. This opportunity will allow you to gain hands-on experience within the field of textile design and sensor technology, as well as understand the workings of a startup. 

Your tasks:  

  • Responsible for researching different elastic/synthetic materials that comply with the needs of our product.
  • Develop and test different techniques to join/attach (from a manufacturing perspective) appropriate materials to our elastic sports strap and sensor. 
  • Identify, contact and manage textile manufacturers for future customisation needs. Furthermore, provide guidance and requirements for manufacturers related to specific textile materials, manufacturing processes and design. 
  • Accommodate our sensor according to the manufacturers production process. 

Knowledge within: 

  • Development of textile based products and processes
  • Structure-property of textile materials with an utilisation towards application development
  • Synthetic polymers
  • Polymer properties
  • Incorporating manufacturability within new product development 

Your mom says you are a:

  • Quick learner
  • Problem solver
  • Curious & passionate
  • Sport or medical technologies enthusiast
  • Independent worker not afraid of taking initiatives
  • Good communicator
  • English speaker 

Why do we need you?

StepUp Air has received early funding. After a successful proof of concept and several iterations of working prototypes, we are now finishing our minimum viable product. And we need you to make it groundbreaking! It's not an easy task, and your expertise will help us.

How to apply?

Apply through the Hub. We won't bite. We promise. Unless you steal the chocolate box after your interview.

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.

Near public transit
Near public transit

Easy access and treehugger friendly workplace.

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.

Free office snacks
Free office snacks

Peckish after lunch? We got your back with soft drinks, treats and fruit.

Skill development
Skill development

We want to take you from good to great.

Working at
StepUp Solutions

We are building wearables based on breathing, a vital parameter that has been much forgotten but contains so much information. StepUp Air significantly improves training efficiency while minimizing the risk of injury. StepUp Health helps patients live a better life. StepUp Horse delivers insights on racehorse health and behavior. We are a team of 20 international people covering a wide range of competencies.

Read more about StepUp Solutions

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