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Nike Product Tester Jobs (NOW HIRING)

... testing methods in collaboration with our cross-functional teams. Navigate the NIKE matrix to ... product excellence. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S., except from AK, AL, AR ...

... Testing, Footwear Material Design and Development, Product Design, Product Management, Product Merchandising, Sourcing and Operations, and overseas partners, both internal and external to NIKE. You ...

Senior FW Product Manager - Basketball

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$131K - $173K/yr

The first spark of a product idea sets the Nike, Inc. Footwear Product Creation team into motion. The team of footwear developers, testers, engineers and designers strive for product excellence. They ...

Footwear Product Developer - NIKE Inc., Beaverton, OR. Responsible for the product creation process ... testing requirements, and assuring product performance through physical and field-testing ...

Senior Footwear Developer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$56.75 - $75/hr

... Product Testing and Athlete Validation • Manufacturing • Biomechanics/Athlete Services • Footwear Performance Applications Apply at www.Nike.com/Careers (Job # R-88115) #LI-DNI We offer a ...

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How much do nike product tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for nike product tester in the United States is $36.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.00 and $43.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Nike product tester?

A Nike Product Tester evaluates footwear, apparel, or equipment before it hits the market. Testers receive products to use in real-world conditions and provide feedback on fit, comfort, performance, and durability. Their insights help Nike improve designs and create better products for athletes and consumers. This is typically a volunteer opportunity rather than a paid position.

What does a Nike product tester do?

A typical week for a Nike Product Tester often involves receiving new products, such as shoes or apparel, and following specific instructions for wear and use in real-life activities. You’ll record your experiences, complete detailed surveys, and may be asked to provide photos, measurements, or activity logs. Testers often work independently but may participate in occasional group feedback sessions or virtual check-ins with Nike’s product teams. The workflow is structured around product testing cycles, with downtime between projects, making schedule flexibility important. This structure allows testers to focus on providing comprehensive, honest feedback that directly influences Nike’s next generation of products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Nike product tester?

To thrive as a Nike Product Tester, you need a keen eye for detail, a genuine interest in athletic footwear and apparel, and the physical ability to rigorously test products as directed. Familiarity with feedback portals, basic fitness tracking devices, or survey software is often required for reporting test results. Strong communication, reliability, and the ability to provide constructive, objective feedback help you stand out in this position. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure that Nike receives accurate, actionable insights that lead to product improvements and high customer satisfaction.

How do I become a Nike product tester?

To become a Nike product tester, you typically need to apply through Nike's official channels or participate in their testing programs when available. Relevant skills include good communication, attention to detail, and a passion for sports or athletic gear; some roles may require fitness assessments or product knowledge. Opportunities are often limited and may involve submitting applications, providing feedback, or testing products on a voluntary or paid basis.

How do you become a Nike product tester?

To become a Nike product tester, candidates typically need to apply through Nike's official channels or participate in product testing programs when available. Relevant skills include good communication, attention to detail, and a passion for sports or athletic gear; some roles may require testing in specific environments or providing detailed feedback. Opportunities are often limited and may involve signing confidentiality agreements or non-disclosure contracts.
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Infographic showing various Nike Product Tester job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 72% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,106 per year, or $36.6 per hour.

Lead, Apparel and Textile Quality Engineer

Nike

Beaverton, OR • On-site

$74K - $96K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Lead apparel quality engineering strategy and execution across Nike's Americas manufacturing network, focusing on material supplier readiness, production quality, and risk prevention.

  • Deploy and operationalize Product Integrity standards, assessments, tools, governance processes, inspection strategies, and quality methodologies with regional suppliers.

  • Drive supplier capability development and sustainable quality performance improvements through technical leadership, structured problem solving, and disciplined follow-through.


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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 276 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 105 rated fashion retailers


Job description

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
You will join Nike's Product Integrity organization, a team focused on protecting athletes, consumers, and the brand through quality excellence, proactive risk mitigation, and quality manufacturing capability development. This role reports to the Director of Apparel Governance & Standards and partners closely with Tier 2 material suppliers, T1 apparel factories, material supplier management, material and product development, manufacturing engineering and product integrity.
You will serve as the regional connection point between Nike's quality standards, supplier quality capability strategy, manufacturing readiness work, and in-region execution. The role works across matrixed teams and supplier partners to help make Product Integrity capabilities actionable at the point of production.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike is looking for an experienced apparel quality and textile manufacturing engineer who can connect quality strategy with execution across a growing regional manufacturing network. This individual brings deep technical textiles expertise, strong influencing skills, and a passion for building supplier capabilities, driving quality governance, and delivering scalable manufacturing excellence.
The ideal candidate thrives in complex environments, balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and is comfortable leading through influence across internal and external partners. They bring strong textile engineering fundamentals, disciplined problem-solving, color manufacturing experience and a proven ability to improve quality outcomes through standards, systems, processes, data, and supplier engagement.
The candidate will bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Apparel Manufacturing, Materials Science, Quality Management, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
  • Minimum of 6+ years of experience in apparel and textile manufacturing, quality engineering, product integrity, supplier quality management or a closely related field.
  • Strong knowledge of apparel construction, color manufacturing, textile manufacturing processes, quality systems, testing methodology, inspection strategy, root cause analysis and corrective action management.
  • Experience supporting supplier quality programs, manufacturing readiness, quality governance, risk management, continuous improvement, quality data or high-visibility product execution.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners while maintaining clear quality governance and accountability.
  • Ability to work in Beaverton, OR.

Preferred qualifications include:
  • Experience supporting apparel and textiles manufacturing, supplier quality, or production readiness work in the Americas region.
  • Experience with quality governance systems, risk management frameworks, continuous improvement methodology, and quality KPI management.
  • Experience using production quality data, dashboards, or analytics to improve visibility, support decision-making, and prioritize risk mitigation.
  • Experience supporting high-visibility product categories, professional sport partnerships, team product, or global event product where quality risk carries elevated consumer, athlete, partner, and brand impact.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
You will lead Product Integrity's apparel quality engineering work across the Americas, enabling faster regional execution, strengthening supplier quality readiness, and supporting proactive governance as local manufacturing continues to expand. You will connect Nike's standards, tools, assessments, methodologies, and data discipline to consistent supplier execution and measurable quality outcomes.
This role is designed to strengthen Nike's Americas manufacturing strategy by ensuring Product Integrity capabilities are translated into supplier execution, adoption, and measurable outcomes. The role provides dedicated regional quality textile engineering leadership for supplier engagement, manufacturing readiness, production governance, material and color quality risk mitigation, and high-visibility product execution.
  • Lead apparel quality engineering strategy and execution across Nike's Americas manufacturing network, with focus on material supplier readiness, production quality, and risk prevention.
  • Deploy and operationalize Product Integrity standards, assessments, tools, governance processes, inspection strategies, and quality methodologies with regional suppliers.
  • Drive supplier capability development and sustainable quality performance improvements through technical leadership, structured problem solving, and disciplined follow-through.
  • Partner with Product Creation, Supplier and Partner Management, Sourcing and Material Quality Engineering teams to identify and mitigate risk before it impacts production or consumers.
  • Establish, monitor, and improve quality KPIs, production data discipline, governance routines, and reporting mechanisms that increase visibility and support better business decisions.
  • Provide regional technical leadership for high-profile and strategically important programs, including professional sports, team, and global event product, where quality misses carry elevated brand and partner impact.
  • Translate issue data and trends into insights that inform business decisions and prevent repeat failures.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

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