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Be ready to walk a past footwear project end-to-end: problem, constraints, materials/tools choices, sample issues, and how you closed the loop with design and factories. Expect scenario questions on fit failures, durability tradeoffs, and launch timelines.
Strong fit if you enjoy hands-on product development for performance outdoor footwear and can operate in a brand that emphasizes technical detail and field-relevant performance in a Portland-based, on-site setup (not listed as remote).
As a Footwear Product Developer 2 at Arc'teryx in Portland, expect cross-functional work with design, materials, and manufacturing partners: refine last and construction specs, sample reviews, fit and lab feedback, BOM and cost checks, and timeline ownership from prototype toward production-ready footwear.
Useful strengths for this title include technical footwear construction knowledge, materials testing literacy, sample and fit iteration, supplier collaboration, and clear documentation of specs and change history. No cert list was supplied for this family.
The listing flags remote as no; plan for Portland, OR on-site presence.
Technical outdoor apparel and footwear; recent public items include running initiatives and performance shoe coverage like the Sylan 2.
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Footwear Product Developer 2 Arcteryx.com Portland, OR - Full Time, No Remote About the Role As our Footwear Developer 2, you will manage highly technical and complex footwear products from design phase through to production readiness. Using your technical development expertise, collaborative working style, and 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. Key Responsibilities Manage highly technical and complex footwear products from design phase through production readiness. Collaborate with Design, Product Management, Engineering, Materials Development, and Manufacturing teams. Deliver innovative products that exceed the core mountain athlete’s outdoors needs across climbing, hiking, and trail running categories. Skills & Qualifications Technical development expertise in footwear design and production. Collaborative working style and solutions-oriented approach. Experience in managing complex product development processes. Passion for outdoor activities, particularly climbing, hiking, and trail running. About the Company The Arc’teryx Footwear 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. Our Product Creation team creates innovative, aesthetically striking products that exceed 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. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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