Senior Footwear Fit & Wear Testing Lead

On; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

On in Zurich is seeking a Senior Specialist – Footwear Testing (Fit & Wear) to lead validation and drive fit excellence across footwear categories. Based at our Zurich HQ, you will shape how fit and comfort are defined, and coach testing teams in Vietnam to accelerate go-to-market calendars.

You will translate consumer feedback into actionable technical guidance for Design, Development and Materials to elevate on-foot comfort and performance across products.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in human-centered product testing or related field.
• Familiarity with shoe construction and fit concepts is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint for data visualization.
• Strong communication and ability to work with non-native English partners.

Responsibilities

• Innovate fit testing protocols and survey frameworks from our Zurich Lab.
• Coach and align regional testing teams to enable local validation.
• Plan and execute consumer wear trials and focus groups across segments.
• Analyze qualitative/quantitative data and present actionable insights.
• Expand tester networks and manage cross-functional calendars.
• Provide data-led recommendations to Design, Development and Materials.

Skills

Footwear testing

Data analysis

Survey design

Coaching

Cross-cultural collaboration

Fit methodology

Communication

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Database systems

Job description

On in Zurich is seeking a Senior Specialist – Footwear Testing (Fit & Wear) to lead validation and drive fit excellence across footwear categories. Based at our Zurich HQ, you will shape how fit and comfort are defined, and coach testing teams in Vietnam to accelerate go-to-market calendars.

You will translate consumer feedback into actionable technical guidance for Design, Development and Materials to elevate on-foot comfort and performance across products.