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ARC'TERYX
Portland, Oregon
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As Vice President, Global Footwear Design & Innovation, you are the architect of the creative and technical future of Arc’teryx Footwear. You define and lead an integrated vision that unites design, innovation, performance, and sustainability—shaping footwear that is industry leading from both an aesthetic and technical perspective.
This role sits at the intersection of human-centered design, athlete-led innovation, materials science, and brand storytelling. You set the long-term creative and innovation agenda, translating insight into differentiated footwear platforms that elevate performance, express our design ethos, and scale across seasons and categories.
From early-stage exploration through handoff to partners in Supply Chain, you ensure that innovation moves fast, design is uncompromising, and the story is clear—advancing both the brand and the business. You lead a world-class global team and partner deeply across Design, Product Management, Development, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Merchandising, and Brand to deliver footwear that redefines what’s possible in the outdoors.
The Arc’teryx Global Footwear team creates innovative, beautiful product that exceeds the core mountain athlete’s needs in the outdoors 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.
If you were in the Vice President, Global Footwear Design & Innovation role now, here are some of the core activities you would be responsible for:: Define and own a unified global vision for footwear design and innovation, aligned to Arc’teryx brand strategy and long-term business objectives
Are you our next Vice President, Global Footwear Design & Innovation?: You have 15+ years of leadership experience in footwear innovation, design, engineering, or advanced product creation
Compensation
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
Financial wellbeing
Time & Flexibility
(dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
Family support
(exclusive discounted pricing on gear).
*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.
Equal Opportunity
Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.
Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.
All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.
Leave it Better
We believe that the mountains transform us, that how we adventure matters, and that there’s always a better way.
Join us in creating positive change in ourselves, our communities, and the world.
Live it
. Get out there - the mountains make us better
Disruptive evolution
. In pursuit of better. Always.
Commit
. We set bold objectives and see them through.
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