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# Senior Product Testing Analyst at ARC'TERYX

- **Company:** ARC'TERYX
- **Location:** Shenzhen, China
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/arcteryx.com/a9775dee-d438-426b-9aea-9005832006c7

## Job description

Department: Product Development & Engineering

Reports to: Manager, Product Testing & Athlete Insights

Location:  China

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As our Senior Product Testing Analyst you will be responsible for building and managing our footwear product testing efforts in China, which will deliver feedback and insights throughout the footwear development lifecycle. You will lead the organization, execution, and reporting of testing efforts in China from product briefs through final prototypes, ensuring products meet performance, fit, and durability standards. You will work closely with our global product testing team (based in Vancouver, BC) and footwear product creation partners (in Portland, OR) to ensure our products meet the high performance and quality standards of the Chinese market and will influence our design direction accordingly.

As our Senior Product Testing Analyst you will have a distinctive opportunity to oversee a regional program by building a footwear testing framework, establishing a network of regional testers, and managing testing schedules to ensure China-specific feedback is captured effectively.

This role will be based in China. Candidates must be eligible to work in China.

Meet Your Future Team:

The Footwear Testing team sits within Arc’teryx’s Footwear Team, which 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.

If you were in the Senior Product Testing Analyst role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

- Managing the end‑to‑end testing process for assigned footwear styles, from brief through final prototype

- Developing testing plans that align with footwear category needs, performance objectives, and calendar dates.

- Building out a diverse pool of testers

- Managing testing calendars and timelines, ensuring alignment across testing process and overall Footwear milestone dates.

- Building and maintaining strong relationships with athletes and core product testers

- Capturing performance and fit feedback to impact product solutions and decisions.

- Compiling and delivering test results at key moments in the product creation process.

- Identifying risks, and opportunities based on qualitative and quantitative tester feedback

- Communicating testing progress and outcomes regularly with the Testing Manager

- Travelling to regions within China to meet testers and conduct field testing.

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

- Develop an expanded recruitment strategy to increase the representation of the tester pool across key categories of Run, Climb and Hike

- Exploring new innovative testing methodologies to deepen performance insights

- Working towards optimizing and enhancing workflows and data capture systems to increase data quality and efficiencies

- Working directly with sponsored athletes and will suggest product modifications to meet their unique needs.

Are you our next Senior Product Testing Analyst?

Required Qualifications

- You have strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tests simultaneously

- You have eight years of experience coordinating product testing, research, or consumer insights (footwear or apparel preferred)

- You have extensive personal experience with trail running, hiking and/or climbing

- You have high attention to detail and comfort working with databases, forms, and tracking systems

- You thrive in an environment that requires strong time management skills, collaboration, a self-starter mindset, and extremely strong communication skills.

- You have strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin

- You can synthesize large amounts of feedback into clear, concise insights

- You are comfortable working cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced product environment

- You have a passion for footwear and product performance

- You are able to travel within China up to 20% of your time

## 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.

## About ARC'TERYX

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Arc’teryx designs and manufactures premium technical outdoor apparel, equipment, and footwear for mountain athletes and outdoor enthusiasts.
- **Entity Type**: Private – owned by Amer Sports Canada, Inc. (subsidiary of Amer Sports, which is privately held by a consortium led by ANTA Sports)
- **Headquarters**: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- **Founded**: 1989
- **Founders**: Founded by a crew of Vancouver-based climbers (specific individuals not publicly named)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Apparel & Fashion – technical outdoor gear and apparel
- Target customers: B2C – mountain athletes, climbers, trail runners, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts (from pros to weekend warriors)
- Mission/purpose: “Leave It Better” – a commitment to designing for a better future, reducing environmental impact, and making the outdoors accessible to everyone.

## Products & Services
- **Technical Apparel**: Jackets (e.g., Alpha SV, Atom), pants, baselayers, and mid-layers for climbing, skiing, and alpine use.
- **Footwear**: Hiking, trail running, and approach shoes designed for mountain terrain.
- **Packs & Harnesses**: Backpacks, climbing harnesses (the company’s original product), and other load-carrying gear.
- **Accessories**: Beanies, gloves, and other outdoor essentials.
- **Services**: In-store product repair and maintenance (Arc’teryx ReBIRD™), gear rental (select locations), and a loyalty/recognition program (Arc’Adventure).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available. Arc’teryx is a subsidiary of Amer Sports, which was acquired in 2019 by a consortium led by ANTA Sports; no separate valuation is disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Retail presence in over 2,400 locations worldwide; global brand with company-owned stores across North America, Europe, China, and Asia Pacific.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company Amer Sports (privately held); key partners include athletes, guides, and outdoor industry organizations.
- **Growth Signals**: Continued expansion into new international markets (e.g., China Mainland and Asia Pacific); growing direct-to-consumer retail network; investment in sustainability initiatives and manufacturing capacity (ARC’One facility in New Westminster, BC).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Design & Testing**: Utilizes athlete and guide feedback loops and in-situ testing in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia to refine products under extreme conditions.
- **Innovation Leadership**: Industry-leading technologies like Gore-Tex Pro laminates, WaterTight™ zippers, and advanced seam construction.
- **Heritage & Brand Loyalty**: Founded by climbers in 1989; deep credibility among technical mountain athletes and a cult-like following.
- **Sustainability Commitment**: Absolute emissions reduction targets aligned with the Paris Agreement (1.5°C) and a Circular Economy program (ReBIRD repair/reuse).

## Strategic Focus
- **Sustainability**: Reducing environmental impact through durable, repairable products and setting science-based carbon targets.
- **Global Growth**: Expanding retail footprint in high-growth regions (Asia Pacific, Europe) while strengthening direct-to-consumer channels.
- **Product Diversification**: Broadening footwear and trail-running lines to capture more of the outdoor active market.
- **Culture & Talent**: Investing in leadership development, equity and inclusion programs, and flexible work models to attract and retain top talent.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Leave It Better” mindset; emphasis on curiosity, collaboration, and commitment. Inclusive workplace with Employee Belonging Councils and dedicated EDI team.
- **Work Policy**: Hybrid office model with work-from-home accessibility; headquarters in North Vancouver at the base of a trail network for daily inspiration.
- **Perks & Benefits**:
  - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  - 401K/RRSP matching and annual incentive bonus.
  - Parental leave program.
  - Arc’Adventure employee recognition program (all-expenses-paid outdoor trip for a week).
  - Learning and development programs (leadership development, skill-building).
  - Onsite amenities at ARC’One manufacturing hub (gym, free shuttle, cultural celebrations, ESL courses).
- **Engineering/Creative Culture**: Close collaboration between designers, athletes, and makers for rapid iteration; human-centred design approach.

## Sources
1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/arc-teryx-equipment-inc-)
2. [arcteryx.com](https://arcteryx.com/us/en/explore/whoweare)
3. [arcteryx.com](https://arcteryx.com/us/en/careers/corporate-opportunities)
4. [arcteryx.com](https://arcteryx.com/gb/en/careers)
5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/arcteryx.com?workplacetype=hybrid)

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