Footwear Product Testing Analyst - Basketball & ACG

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a curious, driven, and collaborative individual with a passion for sport and a commitment to helping Athletes* perform at their best. As a Footwear Product Testing Analyst, Basketball & ACG based in Nike’s Beijing Office, you will play a key role in bringing the voice of the athlete into the product creation process and ensuring every footwear innovation delivers against Nike’s world-class standards for fit, comfort, and performance.

The ideal candidate is an active learner, a strong communicator, and a relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You are energized by working directly with athletes, translating insights into actionable recommendations, and partnering across functions to elevate product performance.

In this role, you will lead and execute footwear wear-testing programs, engage with Athlete* testers to gather meaningful feedback, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, opportunities, and performance insights. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across Product Creation, Development, and Engineering to influence product decisions and drive continuous improvement throughout the footwear creation journey.

Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Most importantly, you bring a relentless curiosity and a passion for creating innovative products that inspire and enable athletes around the world.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As a Footwear Product Testing Analyst, Basketball & ACG, you will lead and manage all aspects of the footwear testing process, from test planning and athlete recruitment to test execution, data analysis, report development, and overall program management. Your work will ensure that Nike footwear delivers against the highest standards of fit, comfort, durability, and performance.

Leveraging your knowledge of footwear manufacturing, materials, and construction, along with a deep understanding of the Athlete* experience, you will provide data-driven insights and recommendations to product creation teams. You will help inform decisions around materials, components, and construction methods, while identifying performance issues and opportunities for improvement before products move into production.

On any given day, you may be recruiting and engaging Athlete* testers, conducting wear tests, analyzing results, presenting findings to cross-functional partners, attending product review meetings, and managing prototype samples. Because athlete testing often occurs outside of traditional business settings, this role requires flexibility and a willingness to work occasional non-traditional hours to support testing activities and capture authentic athlete feedback as you to connect with athletes where they live, train, work, and play.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

A key part of your role will be engaging directly with Athletes* to better understand their needs, experiences, and performance expectations. Through athlete insights and testing data, you will help shape product decisions and ensure the voice of the athlete is represented throughout the development process.

You will collaborate daily with cross-functional partners across Product Development, Engineering, and Design, building strong relationships and influencing product excellence through objective testing and consumer insights. Your ability to communicate effectively, navigate ambiguity, and work across diverse teams will be critical to your success.

This role reports to the Manager, Basketball Footwear Product Testing, based in Shanghai. You will also be part of Nike’s global Footwear Product Testing community, connecting with fellow analysts and testing professionals around the world to share best practices, drive innovation, and elevate testing methodologies across the organization.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an additional three years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a professional work environment. Experience in footwear, product testing, product development, marketing, engineering, retail, athletics, or customer service is preferred.
• Knowledge of footwear components, materials, and inline production processes is highly desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Mandarin and English.
• Experience working with athletes, coaches, and equipment managers is preferred.
• 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).
• Passion for sports and athletic performance is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.