Designer - Accessories Special Projects

Position: lululemon Designer - Accessories Special Projects

Job Details

Description & Requirements

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in.

As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

The Accessories Designer, Special Projects role sits within the broader Accessories Design team. Our team's core values include trust, support, and courage with good intentions. It is a safe space to learn, grow and connect. Our goal is to create world class athletic and fashion accessories, including but not limited to bags, hats, gloves, hard hair, and socks. These products are acknowledged as leading in innovation, design, function, fit and quality.

core responsibilities

• Under the mentorship of the Design Managers and the VP Design, along with collaboration of the Design Director of Special Projects, you create and develop the full assortment for special project accessories from inception of ideas to production
• You are responsible for designing and executing accessories collections that reflect lululemon's Accessories DNA that consider both the existing product collections of the mainline accessories
• and the individual needs of each of Lululemon's ‘Special Projects'
• You combine active product user experience, market knowledge, and trend research to create functional, innovative, quality designs
• You connect with the accessories designers to understand seasonal big ideas and key innovations while collaborating with the Special Projects team to ensure cohesion across each of the collections between apparel and accessories.
• Teamwork and clear communication are essential. You work closely with design partners, product development, raw materials development, merchandising, sourcing, color/print/graphic and design operations to ensure you have the most up to date product information.
• You have razor sharp attention to detail around both product and process and can prepare and effectively present design concepts that communicate the direction.
• You adhere to strict timelines and calendar dates to deliver exceptional product, ‘on-time and in-full'.

qualifications

• 5-8 years relevant industry experience in fashion accessories with a focus on bags;
• understanding of other accessories product categories is a plus
• Knowledge of construction, patterning, textiles, trims, technology and trend through
• research, travel and product user experience.
• BA, BFA, or BS in Industrial Design required (or equivalent experience)
• Proficient in Adobe suite, especially Illustrator, Excel, Word, Mac platform
• An understanding in 3D design would be an asset

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 and create the space for others to do the same.
• 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, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously.

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  $96,800 - $127,100   annually ; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be…