Technical Developer - Outerwear

Overview

Join lululemon as a Technical Developer – Outerwear, a role that blends design, product development, and technical craftsmanship to deliver high‑performance apparel.

Product Development is a cross‑functional team that partners with design, fit, quality, merchandising, and sourcing to bring concepts from idea to store. The team focuses on communication with vendors, sampling, fit testing, and maintaining a comprehensive product data library.

• Responsible for fit, execution of mid to high complexity styles from concept through to production readiness.
• Organize daily workflow that adheres to GTM deliverables & development timelines.
• Measure and analyze garments to determine compliance of measurements, workmanship, construction direction, and maintain fit intent.
• Efficiently communicate fit comments inclusive of updated style measurements, construction details in line with fit comment SOP to vendors and/or in‑house team.
• Create and initiate all subsequent systematic sample requests as required inclusive of measurements templates.
• Understand points of measurements library and associated grade rules and recognize when to apply amend as required.
• Partner with Product Development to understand risk assessment of styles and create execution plan.
• Utilize lab test and wear test reports and analysis to adjust execution to mitigate risk of failure.
• Maintain style data integrity and accuracy in Flex PLM and other relevant systems.
• Advance technical knowledge through mentorship and training from Technical Development partners, Pattern Engineers, vendors and in‑house sample room.
• Support in the creation and maintenance of fit and construction standards and protocols.
• Drive fit excellence education with cross‑functional peers in category.
• Mentor Assistants and Juniors as guided by Senior TD & Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience; focused training in Technical Design, Pattern Making, Product Development or relevant experience preferred.
• 5‑8 years minimum industry experience (preferably within the Technical Design and/or Technical Development departments).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook), Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Proficiency with Flex PLM or similar PLM software.
• Working knowledge with Gerber Pattern Making and/or 3D software (CLO, Browzwear).
• Experience working directly with Pattern Engineers (Internal and Overseas).

• 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.

Immigration support is potentially available for this role.

The typical hiring range for this position is $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 the total rewards offering, permanent employees may be eligible for an annual bonus program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Benefits 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:

Incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these programs at any time without advance notice.

Hybrid – Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

Mid‑Senior level.

Full‑time.

Engineering and Information Technology.