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.

Soul, performance and style take flight at Jordan Brand. With its deep roots in basketball, the Jordan Brand began as an homage to one player: Michael Jordan. Since then, Jordan has become synonymous with peak performance and an endless pursuit of greatness. Employees in merchandising, product branding, sports marketing and sales bring creativity, innovation and audacious design to footwear and apparel, all with one mission in mind: help athletes fly on and off the court.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

At NIKE and Jordan Brand, it’s all about the athlete! Footwear Product testing works with NIKE’s creation teams to test new innovative footwear to ensure it fits and performs up to the highest standards. As our Lead Footwear Test Analyst, you will lead footwear performance testing and insights gathering in collaboration with, and serving, key stakeholders for the Jordan Sport (Basketball) team. Your successful results will help categories craft and deliver innovative, proven and tested product for the global marketplace! As a Lead Analyst, you will also mentor Footwear Testing teammates while also communicating up to all levels of management.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

• The Lead Analyst will use a specialized skillset to execute all aspects of footwear testing, including planning, recruiting testers, conducting tests, analyzing data, collecting athlete insights, writing reports, delivering presentations and program management.
• The Lead Analyst will use product creation acumen combined with dynamic understanding of the athlete to offer feedback to the product team that influences decision making regarding material, component and construction options to meet the product’s performance goals.
• Strategically recruit and establish relationships with athletes – This includes building connections with other key influencers such as coaches, managers, bio mechanists, physios, retail partners, etc.
• Lead feedback sessions to compile and analyze key performance and athlete insights.
• Deliver insights to advise and inspire some of Jordan’s most innovative Sport technologies and products through the voice of the athlete.
• The Lead Analyst will utilize testing acumen and experience to mentor and develop FPT Teammates on all Footwear Product Testing standard methodologies.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

• The Lead Analyst will engage with performance basketball testers, both internal and external to bring the voice of the athlete back to their projet team.
• Reporting to the Jordan Brand Footwear Product Testing director, this position will collaborate with analysts across the entire FPT org, while mentoring 2 analysts in Jordan.
• The Lead Analyst will collaborate with full project teams, including Technical Developers, Engineers, Designers, Color Designers, Materials Designers and Engineers, and Product Line Managers. They will represent the voice of the athlete in these project groups.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING?

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Management or related field of study. Or in lieu of degree equivalent combination or education, experience or training.
• 5+ years of experience in planning, conduction testing, analyzing data, collecting athlete insights, writing reports, delivering presentations and program management.
• Strong capacity to analyze trends and make recommendations. Experience gathering and communicating consumer insights preferred.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• History of working and engaging with Athletes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

CAREER AREA: Product Creation, Development & Management