Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Time Type: Full-time
Description & Requirements who we arelululemon 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.
As a world class design team, we are at the forefront of the industry in creating transformative products and experiences for our guests. We establish the Creative direction for our brand and through a deep understanding of guests needs, cultural references and science of feel solutions, we create innovative products that address our guests’ unmet needs. We drive excellence by establishing a strong connection between design, innovation and raw materials.
We create products distinguished by their silhouettes, fit, function and style. We are responsible for designing the global product assortment, creating the global colour palette, seasonal prints and graphics. We are dedicated to cultivating a culture of continuous learning and growth, where Designers are empowered to push boundaries and unleash their full potential.
- Research and stay informed of relevant global cultural and aesthetic trends, and global guest preferences. Analyze how trends and colours emerge and influence your product category. With the support of your Manager, refine and edit research through the lens of our brand strategy
- Under the direction and mentorship of the Senior Designer and leaders, create black and white sketches, in accordance with research, brand identity and in fulfillment of the brief intent and IMU targets. Create 3D mock ups and in house prototypes to support your 2D sketches, as required. Present sketches to Design leaders
- Under the direction and mentorship of the Senior Designer and leaders, select fabrics and trims from the Raw Material library for your styles
- Apply colour and graphics to the assortment, inclusive of new, core and carryover styles, in consideration of feasibility, known limitations and commercial viability
- Under the direction and mentorship of the Senior Designer and leaders, present coloured up sketches to cross-functional partners for sketch review sign off. Cleary communicate its alignment to the brief and the sources of inspiration and references for your design
- Under the guidance of the Senior Designer and leaders, complete technical sketches detailing materials, construction techniques, trims, and fit. Handover the tech sketches to PD/TD and collaborate with technical developers to ensure accuracy and commercial feasibility
- Under the guidance and direction of the Senior Designer and leaders, fit styles to ensure design intent is accurately captured and IMU targets are met. Identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations for necessary adjustments.
- Under the guidance and direction of the Senior Designer and leaders, present physical prototypes of on-body garments to cross functional partners to prepare for commercial sign-off at proto review.
- Maintain the coloured assortment as required, based on feedback and change requests from Design leadership and cross functional partners.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in product/apparel/accessories design
- BA, BFA or BS in Design required (or…
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