The People Brand

The People Brand

Product Development Analyst

Irvine, CA

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$110kDetected 91 days ago
Project ManagementCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • Job Title: Product Development Analyst (SMU & Fit/Wear Testing) Position Overview The Product Development Analyst is a hybrid role responsible for supporting both Special Make-Up (SMU) product development and fit & wear testing initiatives.
  • This position plays a critical role in ensuring product excellence from concept through commercialization by combining hands-on product evaluation with development execution.
  • This role is split approximately 50% SMU product development and 50% fit and wear testing, requiring a balance of analytical thinking, product intuition, and strong cross- functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Collect, analyze, and document feedback from wear testers.
  • Partner with Product Development, Design, and Technical teams to identify issues
  • 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
  • Manage timelines, ensuring on-time sample delivery and commercialization
  • Review samples for accuracy against design intent, specifications, and quality

Nice to have

  • 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.
  • Key Competencies
  • Product curiosity and hands-on mindset.
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.

Compensation

  • range: $80,000 - $110,000

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