Designer 2
Arc'teryx Equipment
Designer 2
Arc'teryx Equipment
High-performance outdoor apparel and gear
Your opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As a Designer 2 – Footwear, you design innovative and resolved footwear solutions that are aligned with the Arc’teryx design vision and support the evolving needs of mountain athletes and guests. In this role, you will contribute to the creation and execution of seasonal footwear product, helping build a strong and ownable Arc’teryx footwear DNA across form, fit, function, materials, and brand expression. You bring your curiosity and passion for product to imagine, prototype, and refine relevant design solutions that balance technical performance, user needs, and commercial opportunity. You are an innovative problem solver with a focus on collaborative teamwork.
This role is based out of our Portland office and is expected to be performed on-location.
Meet your future team:
The Arc’teryx Footwear team creates innovative, technical product that exceeds the core mountain athlete’s needs in the outdoors. We are builders, problem solvers, and passionate outdoor enthusiasts. Fueled by curiosity, we take an immersive approach to identifying our athlete’s needs and 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.
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
You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Footwear Design, or equivalent industry experience
You have 5+ years of hands-on experience designing footwear or technically advanced product
You have a strong understanding of footwear construction, materials, fit, componentry, tooling, and manufacturing processes
You are able to create clear sketches, renderings, mockups, prototypes, technical drawings, and product documentation
You are proficient with Adobe Illustrator and other design tools used to communicate footwear concepts and specifications
You have strong attention to detail and can contribute to a cohesive collection of footwear products
You are an excellent team player with the ability to take direction, work independently, and collaborate across functions
You have strong planning, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and seeking the best solutions with a commitment to doing what is right
You remain flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
You balance autonomy and collaboration while contributing to breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
You have strong knowledge of Arc’teryx products and the activities Arc’teryx makes products for
You have the ability to travel both nationally and internationally as required
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:
*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.
High-performance outdoor apparel and gear
Arc’teryx designs and sells premium outdoor clothing and gear for activities like mountain running, hiking, and climbing. Its product range includes jackets, pants, footwear, and accessories for men and women, sold through its website, own stores, and selected outdoor retailers. The gear emphasizes technical performance and durable materials to perform in extreme conditions, with seasonal launches such as lighter mountain-running gear. The company differentiates itself through meticulous design, advanced materials, and a direct-to-consumer plus wholesale model, paired with a strong reputation for quality. Its goal is to equip adventure enthusiasts with reliable, high-performance equipment and to foster a sense of community around outdoor activity, as seen in initiatives like Muslim Hikers.
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