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
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 pivot 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.
core responsibilities
- Responsible for the 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 Internal
- 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.
compensation and benefits package
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