Senior, FW Product Testing Analyst, Local Creation GC

Leads and executes footwear wear-testing programmes at Nike's Greater China Headquarters, ensuring products meet fit, comfort, durability, and performance standards. It brings the voice of the athlete into the product creation process by engaging with athlete testers, analysing qualitative and quantitative data, and providing actionable insights to cross-functional teams. Working closely with local and global Product Creation, Development, Engineering, Sports Marketing, and Design teams, the analyst influences product decisions and drives continuous improvement.

• Lead and manage the end-to-end footwear testing process, including test planning, athlete recruitment, test execution, data analysis, report development, and programme management.
• Engage with athlete testers to gather meaningful feedback on fit, comfort, durability, and performance.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, opportunities, and performance insights.
• Serve as the primary testing partner for prioritised footwear projects in Shanghai, collaborating with local and global Product Creation teams to evaluate and validate concepts.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations on materials, components, and construction methods.
• Support a diverse portfolio of footwear products for the Greater China marketplace, partnering with Product Development, Engineering, Sports Marketing, and Design teams to influence product decisions.
• Recruit and manage athlete testers, conduct wear tests, present findings, attend product review meetings, and manage prototype samples.
• Work on and off Nike's Greater China campus to connect with athletes, maintaining flexibility for occasional non-traditional hours.

• 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.
• Curiosity, drive, and a collaborative mindset, with a passion for sport and a commitment to helping athletes perform at their best.

• 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 at Nike's Greater China Headquarters in Shanghai.
• Testing activities take place both on and off Nike's Greater China campus.
• Occasional non-traditional hours may be required to support athlete testing.