Lead, Apparel Product Test Analyst - NikeSKIMS

Nike•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

The Lead, Apparel Product Test Analyst will own and lead end-to-end, multi-season product testing programs for NikeSKIMS apparel and accessories, including intimate and body-conscious products. The role covers test design, athlete recruitment, execution, qualitative and quantitative analysis, insight generation, reporting, and recommendations. It translates product and business objectives into testing strategies, anticipates future testing needs, and identifies program gaps and opportunities. The analyst synthesizes athlete and product feedback into actionable recommendations that inform product decisions and testing direction. They evolve testing practices and facilitate body-conscious evaluations with discretion, respect, inclusivity, and high ethical standards. The role provides testing leadership across product creation programs, advances athlete relationships and testing methodologies, aligns cross-functional partners, and mentors other analysts. The position works closely with female athletes and partners across NikeSKIMS and Apparel, including Product Management, Technical Development, Design, Product Merchandising, Materials, Risk Engineering, and Apparel Labs. Travel may be required up to 20–30% per year, and the role involves working with athletes in testing environments and the environments where they train, move, and live.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in apparel creation, product testing, consumer research, or apparel performance.
Advanced understanding of fit, fabric performance, apparel construction, and wear-testing methodologies.
Strong communication and insight-storytelling skills, including eliciting information, active listening, navigating sensitive discussions, and translating findings into clear recommendations.
Ability to facilitate inclusive conversations about body perception, comfort, fit, and the wear experience of female athletes.
Proven experience establishing and maintaining ethical and professional standards in partially clothed testing environments.
Advanced capability in qualitative and quantitative test design, data collection, analysis, and recommendation development.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional workstreams, align stakeholders, and drive complex programs with minimal guidance.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide others in testing and athlete engagement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent programs.
Ability to travel up to 20–30% per year.
Ability to work directly with athletes in testing environments and in the environments where they train, move, and live.

Nice To Haves

Experience in intimate apparel or activewear; experience in consumer products, food, automotive, or textiles may also be relevant.
Knowledge of psychometrics, sensory perception, behavioral sciences, or motor learning and control.
Experience with one or more testing and research tools such as MESH01, Qualtrics, SPSS, SigmaPlot, Airtable, Smartsheet, dscout, or EyeQuestion.
Passion for sport.
Bachelor’s degree in Apparel, Product Design, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Consumer Research, or a related field; suitable combinations of education, experience, and training are also accepted.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end, multi-season product testing programs for NikeSKIMS, including test design, athlete recruitment, execution, analysis, insight generation, reporting, and recommendations.
Translate product and business objectives into effective test strategies and anticipate future testing needs.
Identify gaps and opportunities across testing programs.
Synthesize athlete and product feedback into clear, actionable recommendations that influence product decisions and testing direction.
Evolve testing practices and help ensure consistent, high-quality execution across programs.
Facilitate body-conscious product evaluations and discussions with discretion, respect, and inclusivity.
Lead cross-functional alignment and drive complex testing workstreams.
Build trusted relationships with female athletes and amplify their voices in product development.
Mentor and guide other analysts in test design, execution, athlete engagement, analysis, and insight storytelling.
Maintain ethical and professional standards in partially clothed testing environments to help ensure participants feel safe and respected.