OluKai Fit & Wear Test Analyst

Fit And Wear Test Analyst

At OluKai, we build premium products for the ocean lifestyle. Our footwear is created using the highest quality materials and crafted into beautiful, functional and incredibly comfortable designs that reflect the spirit of the ocean lifestyle we all enjoy. We are committed to creating quality products for our customers while leaving the smallest footprint possible on the planet. Our company philosophy is to be environmentally responsible as manufacturers and to pledge OluKai to actively support and work for a clean environment and a better quality of life. Our customers and staff embody the connection that exists between people and the ocean, it is our culture. We want to build a team of individuals who embrace this culture, and have a passion for providing premium products and service to our customers.

The Fit And Wear Test Analyst is responsible for evaluating the comfort, fit, performance, and durability of OluKai footwear throughout the product creation process. This role partners closely with Development, Design, PLM teams to run structured fit sessions, coordinate wear tests, capture actionable insights, and ensure all products meet OluKai's standards for comfort, craft, and quality.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, consumer-obsessed, and passionate about understanding how product performs in real-world conditions. You will help guide product decisions through data-driven testing, clear documentation, and thoughtful recommendations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct structured fit sessions, record findings, and provide actionable feedback to Development and Design.
• Manage wear test programs—participant coordination, sample distribution, instructions, timelines, and data collection.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative feedback to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate test reports, databases, and documentation of all fit and wear test results.
• Assess comfort, support, sizing consistency, lasting, adjustability, and break-in performance across footwear types.
• Collaborate with PLM and Design to ensure product intent aligns with consumer fit expectations and targeted use cases.
• Track and review product revisions to confirm that updates address previous fit or wear issues.
• Support the creation of fit standards, testing protocols, and best practices across categories.
• Assist in identifying testers that reflect target consumers across gender, size, activity level, and geography.
• Participate in on-foot testing, field testing, and in-environment evaluations when required.
• Provide objective, clear recommendations to influence design, pattern, and construction decisions.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Product Testing, Human Factors, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years in a fit, wear test, QA, development, biomechanics, or footwear testing role (footwear/apparel strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of footwear anatomy, construction, and performance principles.
• Excellent observational skills and ability to translate feedback into structured insights.
• Strong communication skills—able to articulate technical recommendations to cross-functional partners.
• Highly organized with strong documentation, reporting, and data tracking abilities.
• Comfort coordinating test participants and managing multiple concurrent testing cycles.
• Familiarity with testing protocols, sizing systems, and wear patterns; lab testing exposure a plus.
• Passion for product creation, problem solving, and understanding how consumers experience footwear.

Location & Office Structure: This is an in-office hybrid position, mandatory 4 days per week in office in Irvine, CA with the option to work from home 1 day per week. Subject to change without notice as per company guidelines.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $72,000 to $85,000 plus opportunity for annual bonus; salary is based on the experience that you bring to the position.

Benefits and Perks:

• Complimentary chef prepared breakfast and lunch provided Monday - Thursday
• Generous product gift program and all brand discounts
• Growth opportunities within the Archipelago family of brands: OluKai, Kaenon, Melin, Roark
• Company bonus program
• 5 year and 10 year Anniversary gifts to Hawaii and other desirable destinations
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
• Company paid life insurance
• 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines
• 15 Days of PTO plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary and 3 Floating Holidays per year
• Paid beach and giveback days, bi annual team building events and other in person celebrations
• Work with talented and great people who share a love of the ocean lifestyle
• OluKai is a Certified B Corporation with paid company service days
• Dog friendly office

Archipelago Companies values a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial workforce and culture, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.