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Designer 2 – Footwear (Performance)

Arc'teryx· Creative – Footwear
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Portland, OR$82k - $108kFull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Designer 2 – Footwear designs innovative and resolved footwear solutions aligned with Arc’teryx design vision, contributing to seasonal footwear product creation and helping establish a strong Arc’teryx footwear DNA across form, fit, function, materials, and brand expression. Role emphasizes collaboration, user-centered design, and moving ideas from concept to production.

Responsibilities

  • Creating and executing assigned performance footwear designs within seasonal timelines to complement existing collections and support future product opportunities
  • Contributing to the build and evolution of a clear footwear design DNA that strengthens Arc’teryx’s point of view across form, fit, function, materials, and brand expression
  • Supporting stage gates, internal reviews, seasonal handoffs, and product meetings with clear visual storytelling and resolved design work
  • Partnering with PLM, Development, Materials, Merchandising, and Commercial teams to understand product opportunities and help build key product drivers
  • Serving the mountain athlete and broader guest needs through research, observation, athlete input, and user-centered iterative design approaches
  • Creating and visually conveying concepts, sketches, renderings, mockups, prototypes, and technical details to explore and prove new footwear ideas
  • Providing detailed product initiations and tech pack information to Product Development, including spec drawings, patterns, fit direction, materials, colour, and construction information
  • Collaborating with Development and factory partners to resolve fit, construction, material, and manufacturing challenges through the product creation process
  • Coordinating with the Raw Materials team to source, develop, test, and apply materials appropriate to footwear performance and commercial needs
  • Developing and maintaining a thorough understanding of Arc’teryx footwear materials, components, tooling, construction methods, and manufacturing techniques
  • Collaborating closely with other designers to bring forward new and better toolbox solutions, including technologies, constructions, features, and materials
  • Staying current with footwear, outdoor, material, and industry trends to help ensure Arc’teryx exceeds our athletes’ and guests’ evolving needs
  • Assisting with current product design changes and addressing in-line production needs as required
  • Contributing to the creation of a new footwear chapter for Arc’teryx, centered on product, process, team, and guest experience
  • Helping build pinnacle footwear concepts and commercial product drivers that establish a distinct Arc’teryx footwear DNA in the market
  • Working closely with development teams and innovation partners to challenge and evolve how new footwear ideas move from concept to production
  • Collaborating with Arc’teryx athletes and industry representatives to gather insight and propose product solutions for future footwear needs

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Footwear Design, or equivalent industry experience
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience designing footwear or technically advanced product
  • Strong understanding of footwear construction, materials, fit, componentry, tooling, and manufacturing processes
  • Ability to create clear sketches, renderings, mockups, prototypes, technical drawings, and product documentation
  • Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and other design tools used to communicate footwear concepts and specifications
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to contribute to a cohesive collection of footwear products
  • Excellent teamwork skills with ability to take direction, work independently, and collaborate across functions
  • Strong planning, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Proactive in identifying root causes of issues and seeking best solutions
  • Flexibility and adaptability in the face of ambiguity
  • Balance autonomy and collaboration while contributing to breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
  • Passion for work and for getting outside and living it
  • Strong knowledge of Arc’teryx products and the activities Arc’teryx makes products for
  • Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required

Skills

Required:Sketching and concept visualizationAdobe IllustratorProduct documentation and tech packs

Benefits

  • Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support, fertility benefits, 24/7 EAP
  • Financial wellbeing - 401(k) retirement plan with matching, eligibility for Annual Incentive Plan, and ESPP where applicable
  • Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore)
  • Family support - Parental leave with transition-back options
  • Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies, Employee Belonging Councils, employee discounts and Pro Deals
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Arc'teryx

Outdoor Clothing, Technical Outerwear, & Accessories | Arc'teryx United States

Arc'teryx is a high performance outdoor equipment company known for leading innovations in climbing, skiing and alpine technologies

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