Designer – Men’s Outerwear

lululemon is located at Vancouver, BC. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Designer – Men’s Outerwear. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The employer is offering a full-time position.

Employer Name
: lululemon
Position
:
Designer – Men’s Outerwear
Salary: $,300 CAD annually
Employment type
:
Full-time
Location
:
Vancouver, BC

• The candidate must be an outerwear expert, with strong knowledge of materials, constructions, styling, and end-use needs across rain, snow, and performance technical apparel.
• The candidate must have a keen fashion sense beyond technical outerwear and outdoor apparel, keeping up with relevant trends and brands from streetwear to runway, and the ability to translate those trends into the category.
• The candidate must combine active product use experience, market knowledge, trend research, and collaboration with lululemon designers to create functional, innovative, quality designs.
• The candidate must have a clear reference point in understanding product storytelling, design, and construction.
• The candidate must understand body forms and be an expert in conceptualizing, creating, and conveying ideas and technical information throughout the design process.
• The candidate must partner with ambassadors and athletes to continually elevate and innovate the product.
• The candidate must research and stay informed of relevant global cultural and aesthetic trends, and global guest preferences.
• The candidate must analyze how trends and colours emerge and influence the product category.
• The candidate must collate research, identify patterns, and draw conclusions.
• The candidate will be responsible for editing research through the lens of the brand strategy.
• The candidate will be responsible for creating black and white sketches in accordance with research, brand identity, and in fulfillment of the brief intent and IMU targets.
• The candidate will be responsible for presenting sketches to Design leaders.
• The candidate will be responsible for selecting fabrics and trims from the Raw Material library for their styles.
• The candidate will be responsible for applying colour and approved graphics to the assortment, including new, core, and carryover styles, while considering feasibility, known limitations, and commercial viability.
• The candidate will be responsible for completing technical sketches detailing materials, construction techniques, trims, and fit.
• The candidate will be responsible for handing over tech sketches to PD/TD and collaborating with technical developers to ensure accuracy and commercial feasibility.
• The candidate will be responsible for presenting coloured-up sketches to cross-functional partners for sketch review sign off.
• The candidate will be responsible for clearly communicating alignment to the brief, sources of inspiration, and references for their design.
• The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the colour assortment based on feedback and change requests from Design leadership and cross-functional partners.
• The candidate will be responsible for fitting styles to ensure design intent is accurately captured and IMU targets are met.
• The candidate will be responsible for identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations for necessary adjustments.
• The candidate will be responsible for presenting physical prototypes of on-body garments to cross-functional partners to prepare for commercial sign-off at proto review.

• The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• The candidate must hold a BA, BFA, or BS in Design, or an equivalent qualification.
• The candidate must have high proficiency in Adobe Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• The candidate must have an understanding of and interest in 3D and Generative AI design tools.
• The candidate must possess strong design skills to creatively conceptualize, design, and construct garments that are aesthetically pleasing, functional, and commercially viable, using artistic vision, technical expertise, and industry knowledge.
• The…