Lead Apparel Product Test Analyst

Job Title: Lead Apparel Product Test Analyst
Location: Beaverton, OR
Contract: 3 Months+
 
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• We are looking for a thoughtful and detail-oriented individual to drive testing initiatives for client Skims intimate and body-conscious apparel in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment within client SKIMs.
• Given the close-to-body nature of client SKIMS Underwear, Loungewear, and technical Shapewear and close interactions with the female Athlete*, the ideal candidate needs to be a subject matter expert in consumer research, product performance testing, have experience managing body-conscious discussions, proven influencing skills, exceptional communication and organizational skills, as well as the proven ability to take initiative in identifying areas of opportunities and implementing solutions in conjunction with the leadership team.

 
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH:

• You will become an integral part of the Apparel Product Testing Team and ensure strong cross-functional working comms, testing plans and execution, athlete led insights and data-driven decisions.
• You will partner with the cross functional Apparel teams collaborating with Design, Product Merchandising, Technical Development, Materials, Risk Engineering and Apparel Labs. Most importantly, you will also work with female Athletes* to amplify their Voice in the pursuit of product excellence.
• You will do so by gaining a better understanding of their needs and capture their feedback ensuring client SKIMs Apparel and Accessories fit and perform to the highest standards.

 
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON:

• This individual will expertly analyze both quantitative and qualitative data while capturing product and athlete* feedback, to be delivered through clear and informative written reports, presented back to product creation and apparel leadership teams.
• This role will both execute all existing aspects of product testing, as well as evolve testing practices to advance testing capabilities.
• This includes expertly planning, and executing multi-part tests, recruiting, and building relationships with target athletes* and developing strategies for broader testing program.
• You will facilitate body-conscious product evaluations with a high level of discretion, respect and inclusivity.

 
WHAT YOU BRING:
You will provide thought leadership within the Apparel testing and product creation space.
You will create and be responsible for evolving external relationships with athletes*, testing methodologies and existing product scope.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training.
• 6 years' experience in apparel creation, product testing, consumer research, or apparel performance (preferably in intimate apparel or activewear, can also include consumer products, food, automotive, textiles)
• Advance understanding of fit, fabric performance, and wear testing methodologies.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to elicit information, actively listen, dialogue freely, verbalize ideas optimally.
• Ability to facilitate conversations around body perception, comfort, and wear experience of female athlete*.
• Proven experience creating and maintaining ethical and professional standards in handling partially clothed testing environments, ensuring all participants feel safe and respected.
• Competent in qualitative and quantitative test design, data collection, and analysis
• Ability to lead cross-functional workstreams
• Knowledge of psychometrics, sensory-perception, behavioural sciences or motor learning and control is a plus
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office (or equivalent) programs
• Experience with one or more: SPSS, MESH01, Qualtrics, SigmaPlot, Airtable, Smartsheet, Dscout, EyeQuestion
• Passion for sport is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 20-30% per year
• Ability to work with athletes* in their environment