WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You’ll be the testing point person for key innovation footwear projects, working with Innovation Product Creation teams to test new footwear. You’ll also work with Athletes diversity to gain a better understanding of their needs and to capture their feedback of the test models.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Senior Footwear Product Testing Analyst to join our Innovation Running Footwear Testing team in WHQ! This role will be focused on all aspects of product testing at an experienced level. The candidate will need strong interpersonal skills focused on developing tester relationships. Exceptional planning skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects are a must. Experience in conducting perception studies, and knowledge of appropriate methodologies, is preferred. This position requires you be able to accurately and independently analyze data, produce strong reports and then present subjective feedback in a concise and understandable manner.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Human Sciences, Engineering, or related field preferred. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 5 years' experience in a professional working environment. Experience in footwear, product testing, development, marketing, engineering, retail, customer service industry, or some combination, is preferred.
• Understanding of footwear components, materials, and inline production processes is a definite plus.
• Strong capacity to analyze trends and make recommendations.  Experience gathering and communicating consumer insights preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with athletes, coaches, and equipment managers.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with spreadsheet database and statistical analysis procedures.
• Able to physically lift and carry items weighing 20 pounds.
• Passion for sport is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 10% per year, domestically and internationally.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

In this role, you’ll be managing all aspects of the testing process; including planning, recruiting testers, running tests, analyzing data, report writing and program management. You’ll use your understanding of footwear’s manufacturing processes combined with your understanding of the athlete to offer suggestions to the product team regarding material, component, and construction options to meet the product’s performance, fit and durability goals. You will lead feedback sessions to compile and analyze key performance and athlete insights. You’ll specify the fit, performance and durability issues that need attention prior to production.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.