WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You’ll be the testing point person for prioritized footwear projects and will work with the Tennis footwear product creation team to test new innovative footwear. You’ll also work with athletes to gain a better understanding of their needs and to capture their feedback of the test models.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a Footwear Product Test Analyst II to join our team on the ground in Dallas, TX! This role ensures that Nike footwear fits and performs up to the highest standards. The candidate will need strong interpersonal skills focused on developing tester relationships. Exceptional planning skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects are a must. They will be able to analyze data and present subjective feedback in a concise and understandable manner.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
- 2 years' experience in a professional working environment. Experience in the footwear, product testing, development, marketing, engineering, retail, customer service industry is preferred.
- Understanding of footwear components, materials, and inline productions processes is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working with athletes, coaches, and equipment managers.
- Ability to work flexible and odd hours based on athlete availability.
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with spreadsheet database and statistical analysis procedures.
- Able to physically lift and carry items weighing 30 pounds.
- Ability to travel regionally in your own vehicle to meet with programs and athletes.
- Passion for sport is a plus.
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WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
In this role, you'll lead multiple tennis footwear testing projects from end to end, overseeing every stage of the process—from planning and recruiting wear-test participants to executing tests, analyzing results, and delivering actionable reports. Acting as a key partner to product teams, you'll combine a deep understanding of footwear manufacturing and athlete insights to evaluate product performance and help shape design decisions before production.
- Manage multiple tennis footwear testing projects simultaneously.
- Plan and execute wear-testing programs, including tester recruitment and coordination.
- Analyze test data and communicate findings through clear, actionable reports.
- Provide recommendations on materials, components, and construction methods to achieve performance goals.
- Identify and communicate product performance issues that require attention prior to production.
- Serve as a bridge between athletes, testing insights, and product creation teams to improve footwear performance.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, or a suitable combination of education, experience, and training
- Two years of experience in a professional working environment
- Experience in footwear, product testing, development, marketing, engineering, retail, or customer service
- Understanding of footwear components, materials, and inline production processes
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working with athletes, coaches, and equipment managers
- Ability to work flexible and odd hours based on athlete availability
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs, spreadsheet databases, and statistical analysis procedures
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing 30 pounds
- Ability to travel regionally in a personal vehicle to meet programs and athletes
- Passion for sport
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
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