Senior Apparel Wear Test Analyst
Apply NowCompany: Integrated Resources Inc.
Location: Beaverton, OR 97007
Description:
Job Description:
Senior Apparel Wear Test Analyst - Global Apparel Development Standards
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Senior Wear Test Analyst to encourage participation, communication and engagement across *** Apparel Development.
This role is critical in building integration and community within ***
Apparel Development across a spectrum of various fields and the exploration of physical/digital Apparel concepts that inspires the future of sport.
A successful Senior Wear Test Analyst is someone who's entrepreneurial and collaborative. The role is responsible for cross functional interactions and clear and consistent communications with *** leadership, teammates, and external partners.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As a Senior Analyst your focus will be on amplifying the voice of the athlete. Apparel Senior Wear Test Analyst will work with ***'s product creation partners to test apparel, accessories, and equipment; ensuring that they perform and meet the expectations of our athletes across the globe.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading, or providing guidance to, multiple stages of the testing process; including test planning, recruiting testers, executing tests, analyzing data, capturing athlete insights, writing reports, and delivering presentations
across multiple sport dimensions and company stakeholders.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues involved in product creation and development to validate the performance benefits of product, as it moves from the innovation stages to the marketplace.
The testing feedback you support in gathering and disseminating will
help inform key internal stakeholders regarding performance and durability attributes to ensure ***'s apparel remains best-in-class.
Additionally, you will work closely with leading your fellow testing teammates and working with your *** Manager on internal projects, while also maintaining, developing, and teaching our testing techniques and best practices that shape the testing of tomorrow.
Client 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.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will be reporting to our Global Apparel Product Testing Sr Manager within the Global Apparel Standards team.
You will partner with our Apparel Development teams to wear test a Productist various apparel and accessories items and continue to establish new standards, processes and training content.
You'll provide technical input and support to the Technical Design, Development, and Product Development community.
Additionally, you will support external relationships with vendors and partners.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a science or apparel related field
Minimum 5 years of directly relevant work experience
o One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 3 yrs; Masters + 4 yrs; Associates Degree + 6 yrs; High School + 7 yrs
Passion for, and knowledge of, team and individual sports
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Competent in qualitative and quantitative test design, data collection, and analysis
Ability to multitask and manage a varied workload via organizational skills and proactive behaviors
Proven influencing skills with tailored messaging to varied audiences
Ability to build rapport, communicate, and gather information from athletes ranging from profession to recreational
Knowledge of the apparel product creation process
Excellent interpersonal skills working with teammates who share the same goals
History of pragmatic problem solving via innovative or digital solutions
Knowledge of psychometrics, sensory-perception, behavioral sciences or motor learning and control is a plus
Proficient with all Microsoft Office (or equivalent) programs
Experience with one or more: SPSS, Qualtrics, SigmaPlot, Airtable, EyeQuestion, UserTesting
Ability to travel up to 10% per year
Natural leader, mentor and educator
Notes:
Sr Apparel Wear Test Analyst. They will manage human research studies to test garments and apparel products. They'll work with product teams to define the main technical goals of a garment (i.e. waterproof, moisture wicking), create the research study plan, then assist with human product testing.
Must Have:
5+ YOE in qualitative and people facing product testing, people research, or lab behavioral analysis
Experience writing research surveys, alleviating bias in a research setting
Can manage ambiguous and flexible project plans, needing to make quick pivots, meet deadlines based on product launch timelines
Nice to Have:
Experience managing use cases for apparel and garments
Comfortable working with a hypothesis and flushing it out
High communication, comfortable talking directly with athletes about their experience with garments
Team:
Working directly with Consumers and professional athletes
Senior Apparel Wear Test Analyst - Global Apparel Development Standards
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Senior Wear Test Analyst to encourage participation, communication and engagement across *** Apparel Development.
This role is critical in building integration and community within ***
Apparel Development across a spectrum of various fields and the exploration of physical/digital Apparel concepts that inspires the future of sport.
A successful Senior Wear Test Analyst is someone who's entrepreneurial and collaborative. The role is responsible for cross functional interactions and clear and consistent communications with *** leadership, teammates, and external partners.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As a Senior Analyst your focus will be on amplifying the voice of the athlete. Apparel Senior Wear Test Analyst will work with ***'s product creation partners to test apparel, accessories, and equipment; ensuring that they perform and meet the expectations of our athletes across the globe.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading, or providing guidance to, multiple stages of the testing process; including test planning, recruiting testers, executing tests, analyzing data, capturing athlete insights, writing reports, and delivering presentations
across multiple sport dimensions and company stakeholders.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues involved in product creation and development to validate the performance benefits of product, as it moves from the innovation stages to the marketplace.
The testing feedback you support in gathering and disseminating will
help inform key internal stakeholders regarding performance and durability attributes to ensure ***'s apparel remains best-in-class.
Additionally, you will work closely with leading your fellow testing teammates and working with your *** Manager on internal projects, while also maintaining, developing, and teaching our testing techniques and best practices that shape the testing of tomorrow.
Client 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.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will be reporting to our Global Apparel Product Testing Sr Manager within the Global Apparel Standards team.
You will partner with our Apparel Development teams to wear test a Productist various apparel and accessories items and continue to establish new standards, processes and training content.
You'll provide technical input and support to the Technical Design, Development, and Product Development community.
Additionally, you will support external relationships with vendors and partners.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a science or apparel related field
Minimum 5 years of directly relevant work experience
o One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 3 yrs; Masters + 4 yrs; Associates Degree + 6 yrs; High School + 7 yrs
Passion for, and knowledge of, team and individual sports
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Competent in qualitative and quantitative test design, data collection, and analysis
Ability to multitask and manage a varied workload via organizational skills and proactive behaviors
Proven influencing skills with tailored messaging to varied audiences
Ability to build rapport, communicate, and gather information from athletes ranging from profession to recreational
Knowledge of the apparel product creation process
Excellent interpersonal skills working with teammates who share the same goals
History of pragmatic problem solving via innovative or digital solutions
Knowledge of psychometrics, sensory-perception, behavioral sciences or motor learning and control is a plus
Proficient with all Microsoft Office (or equivalent) programs
Experience with one or more: SPSS, Qualtrics, SigmaPlot, Airtable, EyeQuestion, UserTesting
Ability to travel up to 10% per year
Natural leader, mentor and educator
Notes:
Sr Apparel Wear Test Analyst. They will manage human research studies to test garments and apparel products. They'll work with product teams to define the main technical goals of a garment (i.e. waterproof, moisture wicking), create the research study plan, then assist with human product testing.
Must Have:
5+ YOE in qualitative and people facing product testing, people research, or lab behavioral analysis
Experience writing research surveys, alleviating bias in a research setting
Can manage ambiguous and flexible project plans, needing to make quick pivots, meet deadlines based on product launch timelines
Nice to Have:
Experience managing use cases for apparel and garments
Comfortable working with a hypothesis and flushing it out
High communication, comfortable talking directly with athletes about their experience with garments
Team:
Working directly with Consumers and professional athletes