Footwear Product Developer 2

Department:

Footwear Supply Chain

Senior Director, Footwear Development

Portland, Oregon

Asour Footwear Developer2youwill managehighlytechnical and complexfootwearproducts fromdesignphase through to production readiness.

Using your technical development expertise, collaborative workingstyleand solutions-oriented approach you will collaborate with our Design, Product Management, Engineering, Materials Development, and Manufacturing teams to deliver the most innovative products to the mountain athlete.

This role is based out of our Portland office andis expected to be performed on-location.

Our Product Creation team is a dynamic group spread across the globe. It sits within our Supply Chain organization and is a center of excellence partner with our Footwear Business Unit. The Arc’teryx Footwear team creates innovative, aesthetically striking product that exceeds the core mountain athlete’s outdoors needs across climbing, hiking, and trail running categories. We are builders, problem solvers and passionate outdoor enthusiasts.

Fueled by curiosity, we take an immersive approach to identifying our athlete’s future needs – then, build, test, and validate products that solve for real functional challenges. We are a passionate collective with a focus on collaborative teamwork, and our vision is to redefine the industry.

• You have seven years’ experience in footwear product development, materials development, engineering or manufacturing.
• You have an undergraduate degree in engineering or other technical field OR equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience
• You are familiar with Centric, Plasma, PCX or other footwear materials management systems
• You are a proven collaborator and problem solver.
• You communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• You have experience in product costing, cost solutions and negotiation skills
• You have a fundamental understanding of pattern engineering, tooling engineering and manufacturing processes.
• You are able to interpret technical drawings in 2D and 3D
• You demonstrate initiative, agility and commitment
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• You are goal driven with a results-oriented attitude
• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
• You thrive in a fast paced, diverse, ever evolving and values led environment
• You seek to execute the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do right

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

• Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial wellbeing - Immediately vested 401(k) retirement savings plan matching, eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
• Time & Flexibility- Paid time off and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
• Family support - Parental leave for birthing and on-birthing parents, including an option to ease the transition back to work.
• Growth, community & gear - Professional development…