Director of Product Testing
Core
Lead the evolution of a product testing lab from mechanical testing to a consumer-centric hub for dynamic, subjective product validation for athletic footwear and apparel.
Role type
Director of Product Testing
Builds
A world-class hub for dynamic, consumer-centric, and subjective product validation
Domain
Sporting goods (footwear, apparel) / Consumer psychology / Product validation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic leadership, team development and mentorship, methodology innovation, organizational management and alignment, cross-functional collaboration, technological advancement, insight synthesis
Preferred skills
Background in consumer-facing industry (sporting goods, consumer electronics), experience leading organizational change, degree in Psychology/Kinesiology/Human Factors
Technologies
AI, automation
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a forward-thinking strategy for product testing prioritizing subjective feedback; Lead, inspire, and upskill a team of technical testing experts; Design and implement novel testing frameworks including dynamic focus groups and A/B testing; Provide unified leadership to global Product Testing organization; Partner with Product Development, Design, and Quality Engineering teams; Champion the use of new technologies to streamline processes; Translate complex data into clear narratives for product decisions
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team building