Sr. Footwear Product Testing Analyst - HOKA

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Job Title: Senior Footwear Product Testing Analyst - HOKA
Reports to: Senior Manager of Product Testing
Location: Portland, OR

The Role

The HOKA Senior Footwear Product Testing Analyst will help lead all parts of the product testing process, from the creation of best practices, and seasonal test plans, to the execution of testing, mentoring analysts and communication with the product creation organization.

The Senior Footwear Product Testing Analyst will be a leader on our Product Testing team and work closely with our Product Development, Product Engineering, and Innovation teams supporting our product testing strategy and providing concise and meaningful test information to contribute to the continuous improvement of our footwear. 

A strong candidate for this role is experienced in footwear product testing, can use their expertise to create innovative solutions, has a passion for the athlete, wants to mentor a growing team, and has a strong voice to ensure that HOKA product testing helps to ensure that our footwear exceeds consumer expectations of fit, performance, and durability while remaining true to the HOKA spirit.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact.

The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:

Lead testing across multiple categories, genders, and complexity of product. Mentor and train new and existing Analysts to ensure consistency across testing. Apply a strong understanding of product testing to ensure that the best information, in a timely manner, is presented to our product creation teams. Assist in the creation of product testing best practices. Be an expert in survey creation, leading focus group and interviews.

Who You Are

• A thoughtful and collaborative team player who thrives at bringing teams together to create amazing footwear.
• An efficient project manager who is good at multitasking in a global, cross-functional, fast-paced, and multi-seasonal context.
• Passionate about product and the consumer, self-motivated, and curious.
• A good listener and learner.

We’d love to hear from people with

• High school degree required.
• Two or four-year college degree or equivalent, with coursework or solid experience in research methodology, test design and analysis.
• 8 to 10 years’ experience in a work context where research, data collection, and results analysis were a significant part of the job.
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in the footwear industry.
• In-depth knowledge of footwear product testing as a key part of the footwear product creation process.
• 1 to 2 years’ experience training/mentoring new team members.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and product testing software.
• Understanding of footwear components, materials, and production processes.
• Familiarity with foot anatomy and biomechanics.

What We'll Give You

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the ide