Footwear Fit Testing Senior Analyst

HOKA; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 87,900 - 118,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonuses

Financial planning

Time away from work

Discounts & perks

Growth & development

Health & wellness

Job summary

Deckers Brands in Portland, OR, is seeking a Product Testing Senior Analyst – HOKA Footwear (Fit Specialist) to manage fit testing from planning to execution, coordinating with Product Creation, and delivering concise test insights.

You will lead in-person and biomechanical testing, develop protocols, recruit testers, and drive data-driven improvements in fit across HOKA footwear categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Coursework or solid experience in research methodology, test design, and data analysis.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in Footwear Product Testing.
• 3+ years’ experience in the sport industry (footwear, apparel, retail, coaching, etc.).
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and database/survey software such as MESH01, Qualtrics, or equivalent.
• Able to use fit measurement tools such as a Brannock and a 3D foot scanner.
• Knowledge about last creation and foot morphology.
• Effective communicator and collaborator across teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasked environment under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the fit testing process from planning to execution and communication with the Product Creation team.
• Develop and optimize tools for survey distribution, data analysis, and report creation.
• Lead in-person testing such as fit testing, dynamic testing, and biomechanical testing.
• Create test protocols, surveys, and focus groups, matching protocols to test questions.
• Lead consumer focus groups and interviews in an unbiased way.
• Understand key product creation milestones, timelines, and shoe construction.
• Recruit new testers for the Wear Testing and Fit Testing database.
• Attend events to recruit the right consumers for Lifestyle product.
• Manage samples, including checking in, inspecting, and archiving test shoes.
• Create and update best practice documents and proactively seek new technologies relevant to Product Testing.

Skills

Fit testing

Data analysis

Survey design

Focus groups

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Qualtrics

MESH01

Brannock device

3D foot scanner

Job description

Deckers Brands in Portland, OR, is seeking a Product Testing Senior Analyst – HOKA Footwear (Fit Specialist) to manage fit testing from planning to execution, coordinating with Product Creation, and delivering concise test insights.

You will lead in-person and biomechanical testing, develop protocols, recruit testers, and drive data-driven improvements in fit across HOKA footwear categories.