Product Development Analyst

The People Brand

Product Development Analyst supporting footwear SMU development and fit testing initiatives. Ensuring product excellence from concept through commercialization with hands-on evaluation and execution.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, coordinate, and execute fit and wear testing protocols across footwear styles.
Evaluate product performance, fit, comfort, and durability through structured testing.
Collect, analyze, and document feedback from wear testers.
Partner with Product Development, Design, and Technical teams to identify issues and recommend improvements.
Track and report on key fit and performance metrics to support decision-making.
Maintain consistency in fit standards and testing methodologies.
Support the end-to-end development of SMU (Special Make-Up) footwear products.
Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, and factory partners to execute product briefs.
Manage timelines, ensuring on-time sample delivery and commercialization milestones.
Review samples for accuracy against design intent, specifications, and quality standards.
Track development progress, costs, and changes throughout the lifecycle.
Assist in resolving development issues related to materials, construction, and fit.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years of experience in footwear product development, wear testing, or a related field.
Strong understanding of footwear construction, materials, and fit principles.
Experience working with factories and cross-functional teams.
Ability to assess product both qualitatively (comfort, fit) and quantitatively (test results, metrics)
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Comfortable managing multiple projects and shifting priorities.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Experience in both product development and wear testing environments.
Background in performance or lifestyle footwear categories.
Familiarity with testing protocols and data collection methods.
Passion for product innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Plan, coordinate, and execute fit and wear testing protocols across footwear styles.
Evaluate product performance, fit, comfort, and durability through structured testing.
Collect, analyze, and document feedback from wear testers.
Partner with Product Development, Design, and Technical teams to identify issues and recommend improvements.
Track and report on key fit and performance metrics to support decision-making.
Maintain consistency in fit standards and testing methodologies.
Support the end-to-end development of SMU (Special Make-Up) footwear products.
Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, and factory partners to execute product briefs.
Manage timelines, ensuring on-time sample delivery and commercialization milestones.
Review samples for accuracy against design intent, specifications, and quality standards.
Track development progress, costs, and changes throughout the lifecycle.
Assist in resolving development issues related to materials, construction, and fit. 🎯 Requirements
1–3 years of experience in footwear product development, wear testing, or a related field.
Strong understanding of footwear construction, materials, and fit principles.
Experience working with factories and cross-functional teams.
Ability to assess product both qualitatively (comfort, fit) and quantitatively (test results, metrics)
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Comfortable managing multiple projects and shifting priorities.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Experience in both product development and wear testing environments.
Background in performance or lifestyle footwear categories.
Familiarity with testing protocols and data collection methods.
Passion for product innovation and continuous improvement. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs PCI Technical Payments Associate – Analyst, QSA Track 🕒 March 27 Tevora 201 - 500 🔒 Cybersecurity 📋 Compliance 💳 Fintech Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Technical Payments Analyst working on PCI compliance assessments in the payments industry. Collaborating with QSAs to evaluate security controls and compliance gaps in payment systems. 🏢🏡 Irvine – Hybrid 💵 $73.5k - $110k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🟡 Mid-level 🧐 Analyst Associate Analyst, Franchising 🕒 March 20 Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence 1 - 10 🤝 B2B 🛍️ eCommerce 🛒 Retail Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Associate Analyst managing franchisee relationships at Taco Bell, assisting with asset strategies and driving process improvements in CRM tools. 🏢🏡 Irvine – Hybrid 💵 $79.7k - $93.6k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🟡 Mid-level 🧐 Analyst Compensation Analyst 🕒 February 2 Compa 51 - 200 🛒 Retail Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Compensation Analyst supporting customers in utilizing Compa’s platform for compensation data. Involves onboarding, data mapping, and delivering customer education with compensation expertise. 🏢🏡 Irvine – Hybrid 💵 $90k - $125k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🧐 Analyst 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor View More Analyst Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

footwear product developmentwear testingfit testing protocolsproduct performance evaluationdata collection methodstesting methodologiesfit principlesmaterials knowledgeproject managementmetrics analysis

Soft Skills

strong attention to detailhighly organizedstrong communication skillscollaboration skillsability to manage multiple projectsadaptability to shifting prioritiesproblem-solvingfeedback analysistime managementpassion for product innovation