Footwear Testing Specialist (a)

Michael Page; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page is seeking a Footwear Testing Specialist in Zurich for a 12-month contract with extension. Hybrid work model, internationally operating Swiss sportswear company, start in October.

You will lead testing initiatives, architect protocols, and translate data into actionable product decisions, collaborating with Development and Sports Science teams to ensure durability and consumer satisfaction.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in footwear product testing in the field.
• Experience with consumer interviews, wear testing and field testing.
• Understanding of physical product development and consumer insights.
• Structured, evidence-based research approach.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English; other European languages a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead testing initiatives within Performance Verticals and align cross-functional teams.
• Architect rigorous testing protocols and travel to international training camps.
• Apply psychological principles to refine tester feedback and design methods.
• Manage end-to-end testing cycles and translate data into dynamic reports.
• Act as embedded consultant to guide Development and Design.
• Collaborate with product creation and Sports Science to ensure durability and performance.

Kenntnisse

Footwear testing

Stakeholder management

Data to decisions

Independent ownership

Fluent English

Jobbeschreibung

• 12 months contract with extension option

• Swiss company in FMCG
• 12 months contract with extension option

About Our Client

For our client, an internationally operating Swiss company in the performance sportswear industry, we are looking for a Footwear Testing Specialist (a) in Zurich. Start is asap, i.e. in October, for next 12 months with an extension option. Hybrid work model.

Job Description

• Lead testing initiatives within Performance Verticals. You will align complex cross-functional teams around unique demands, shaping early-stage concepts that influence our broader category direction.
• Architect rigorous testing protocols that push concepts to their limits. Beyond desk work, you will travel to international training camps capturing real-time feedback.
• Apply psychological principles to refine tester feedback. You will design subjective assessment methods that accurately decode the mindset and emotional reactions of everyone from world-class athletes to large panels of everyday sport enthusiasts.
• Manage end-to-end testing cycles by distilling vast amounts of qualitative and quantitative data. You will translate critical variables into dynamic, visual reports that drive immediate product decisions.
• Act as an embedded, strategic consultant for product creation. You will leverage your expertise to guide Development and Design, ensuring the best world-class testing methodologies are applied.
• Collaborate closely with product creation and Sports Science teams. By correlating your real-world field data with objective lab insights, you will guarantee our footwear achieves foundational excellence in durability, performance and consumer satisfaction.

The Successful Applicant

• 3+ years of experience within footwear product testing ideally in the sports industry (not lab but in the field) and passion for sports
• Proven experience conducting product research methodologies such as consumer interviews, focus groups, wear testing, field testing, and product validation studies.
• Strong understanding of physical product development processes and how consumer insights influence product decisions.
• A rigorous, structured, and evidence-based approach to research and testing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and drive outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to confidently influence senior cross-functional partners.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to transform testing data into clear business recommendations.
• High levels of organisation and project management skills.
• Fluent English communication skills; additional European languages are considered a plus.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a globally recognized sportswear and innovation-driven organization.
• High visibility across Product, Design, Development, and Innovation teams.
• International working environment based in Zurich.
• Hybrid work model.

Contact:

Quote job ref: JN-082026-7086503