Senior Apparel Technical Developer

Position: lululemon Senior Apparel Technical Developer
Description & Requirements
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 are 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
Imagine Design is the Architect of a product, and Product Development is the Engineer. From concept through to pre‑production stage, Product Development is the front‑line regarding communication with the finished goods vendor base, launching sketches, requesting sampling, fitting product and keeping an accurate data library of the life cycle of a product. Product Development is a truly cross‑functional working group that pivots to partners such as Design, Concept, Fit, Quality, Merchandising, Finished Goods Sourcing, Raw Materials and Go‑To‑Market operations to deliver a commercially ready product to our buying teams.

They are strong communicators who value and develop their cross‑functional relationships. This is a team of high performers who are constantly striving to develop personally and professionally, practicing open feedback in a trusting space. This team knows how to bring fun into their everyday, prioritising team connection and enjoying creative sessions together.

Core responsibilities
The Senior Apparel Technical Developer is responsible to drive the fit and technical acumen of best‑in‑class product in partnership with creative and strategic counterparts, balancing function, time, cost and quality while delivering design intent. Reference product road maps, industry standards and leverage pattern and technical expertise to deliver premium, functional, and innovative product fit for production.

Responsible for the fit, execution, and approval of high complexity styles from concept through to production readiness

Lead and mentor others in fittings to articulate fit or prototype changes and rationale to cross‑functional partners utilizing visual or verbal communication and or tools

Efficiently communicate and update style measurements, construction details, and context to vendors and or sample room

Support team in the prioritization of daily workflow that adheres to GTM deliverables, development timelines and style development (e.g., fit sessions and comments)

Partner with Product Development to assess and mitigate risk of HAS (high attention) styles

Utilize lab test and wear test report/results to adjust construction to mitigate risk of failure

Maintain style data integrity and accuracy in Flex PLM and other relevant systems

Enter and update as required any technical trims in BoM ensuring accuracy before approval (interlining, mobilon) and communicate with Product Development partner

Create and maintain fit and construction standards and protocols

Educate team in advanced technical knowledge of industry standards and our brand’s construction and fit standards

Collaborate with internal and external resources (Labs, vendor co‑creation) to solve innovation opportunities outside of GTM gates

Ensure construction and fit consistency across product categories according to established brand guidelines

Drive fit excellence education with cross‑functional peers in category through presentations and training sessions

Spec and analyze garments to determine compliance of measurements, workmanship, construction direction, and maintain fit intent

Present and support team in proto changes, challenges, and solutions at GTM meetings

Build strategies alongside Manager that drive competencies within the scope of product creation

Mentor & train team

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience; focused training in Technical Design, Pattern Making, Product Development or relevant experience…