Junior Designer – Soft Accessories in Vancouver

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. We create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. Our success is attributed to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. We focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future, including an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

As a world-class design team, we are at the forefront of the industry in creating transformative products and experiences for our guests. We establish the creative direction for our brand and, through a deep understanding of guests' needs, cultural references, and the science of feel solutions, we create innovative products that address our guests' unmet needs. We drive excellence by establishing a strong connection between design, innovation, and raw materials.

Core Responsibilities:

• Research and stay informed of relevant global cultural and aesthetic trends, and global guest preferences.
• Analyze how trends and colours emerge and influence your product category.
• Create black and white sketches, in accordance with research, brand identity, and in fulfillment of the brief intent and IMU targets.
• Create 3D mock-ups and in-house prototypes to support your 2D sketches, as required.
• Select fabrics and trims from the Raw Material library for your styles.
• Apply colour and graphics to the assortment, inclusive of new, core, and carryover styles.
• Complete technical sketches detailing materials, construction techniques, trims, and fit.
• Fit styles to ensure design intent is accurately captured and IMU targets are met.
• Present physical prototypes of on-body garments to cross-functional partners for commercial sign-off.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in product/apparel/accessories design.
• BA, BFA or BS in Design required (or equivalent experience).
• Proficient in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Creatively conceptualize, design, and construct product that is aesthetically pleasing, functional, and commercially viable.
• Clearly articulate design ideas and concepts to the team, stakeholders, and cross-functional partners.
• Understand and appreciate the nuances of design.
• Generate new ideas, processes, and solutions that push the boundaries of product creation.
• Translate global fashion trends and consumer behaviours into designs that align with and enhance the brand's identity.

Must Haves:

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working.

Additional Notes:

Immigration support is potentially available for this role.

Compensation and Benefits Package:

lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $71,400 - $93,800 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program. Other components of our total rewards offerings include:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans.
• Paid time off.
• Savings and retirement plan matching.
• Generous employee discount.
• Fitness & yoga classes.
• Parenthood top-up.
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings.
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series.

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Workplace Arrangement:

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.