FW Product Testing, ACG/BB, Beijing

Leads and executes footwear wear-testing programmes for Basketball and ACG, bringing the voice of the athlete into product creation and ensuring footwear innovations meet high standards for fit, comfort, and performance. It manages testing from planning and athlete recruitment through execution, data analysis, and reporting, and uses qualitative and quantitative insights to influence product decisions. The analyst works closely with Product Creation, Development, Engineering, and Design and is part of Nike's global Footwear Product Testing community.

• Lead and manage all aspects of the footwear testing process, including test planning, athlete recruitment, test execution, data analysis, report development, and programme management.
• Ensure footwear delivers against high standards of fit, comfort, durability, and performance.
• Recruit, engage, and maintain relationships with Athlete testers to gather meaningful feedback.
• Conduct wear tests and manage prototype samples.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, opportunities, and performance insights.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to product creation teams, informing decisions around materials, components, and construction methods.
• Identify performance issues and opportunities for improvement before products move into production.
• Present findings to cross-functional partners and attend product review meetings.
• Collaborate daily with Product Development, Engineering, and Design, and engage directly with athletes to understand their needs, experiences, and performance expectations.
• Help shape product decisions and ensure the voice of the athlete is represented throughout the development process.

• Minimum of three years of experience in a professional work environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Mandarin and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with working knowledge of spreadsheet databases and statistical analysis methods.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds (9 kg).
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.
• Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively, navigate ambiguity, and work across diverse teams.
• Active learner, strong communicator, and relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Curious, driven, and collaborative individual with a passion for sport and a commitment to helping Athlete perform at their best.
• Relentless curiosity and a passion for creating innovative products that inspire and enable athletes around the world.
• Flexibility and willingness to work occasional non-traditional hours to support testing activities and capture authentic athlete feedback.

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an additional three years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in footwear, product testing, product development, marketing, engineering, retail, athletics, or customer service.
• Knowledge of footwear components, materials, and inline production processes.
• Experience working with athletes, coaches, and equipment managers.
• Passion for sports and athletic performance.

• Based in Nike's Beijing Office.
• Reports to the Manager, Basketball Footwear Product Testing, based in Shanghai.