Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Information about benefits can be found here.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a Senior Footwear Product Testing Analyst to join our Lifestyle Footwear Testing team in New York! 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 effectively analyze data and present subjective feedback in a concise and understandable manner.
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 comfort goals. You will lead feedback sessions to compile and analyze key performance and athlete insights. You’ll specify the fit and comfort issues that need attention prior to production.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You’ll be the testing point person for key franchise footwear projects, working with Nike’s Lifestyle 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.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience and training
A minimum of 3 years directly relevant work experience
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
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.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
