* 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 ##
As Footwear Testing Specialist (a) you will support the team with the following tasks:
* **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.
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7086503
Job Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Test / Application / Commissioning
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Zürich
Contract Type
Interim
Job Reference
JN-082026-7086503
