Global Visual Merchandising & Styling Lead

Global Visual Merchandising & Styling Lead

Job location: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Hybrid. In-person collaboration is important. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

This role supports the Global VMS Manager team and reports to the Director, Global Visual Merchandising & Styling. Global VMS sits within the Global Brand Experience department. Brand Experience is a core function of the Brand Marketing organization, with a sharp focus on elevating the understanding of the brand and product stories that underpin and uniquely define lululemon across multiple platforms.

The Global Visual Merchandising & Styling (GVMS) Lead is responsible for creating and supporting seasonal and 365 product presentation and styling strategies that inspire our guests and deliver on business and brand priorities. This role supports the GVMS manager team across multiple divisions and categories from apparel, footwear and accessories to store layouts and fixture prototyping. The GVMS Lead works with the managers to build‑out strategies in the Global Retail Studio, create resources and playbooks, and partner with cross‑functional teams throughout the go‑to‑market process.

This role works closely with Regional VMS teams, driving global best practices and standards to ensure consistency throughout the marketplace.

• Supports and implements strategies that bring our product destinations, activities and franchises to life in-store
• Develops seasonal and 365 resources that empower regional execution of global brand and product priorities
• Assist in the creation and delivery of tools and training modules to create consistency, elevate regional teams and develop talent across the marketplace
• Partner with In‑Store Marketing, Merchandising and Regional teams to launch collections, core products and campaign strategies at retail

• Bachelor's degree in retailing, fashion, business, marketing, merchandising or visual communications
• 4+ years’ experience in visual merchandising or merchandising role, preferably within apparel and accessories
• 2+ year’s experience in Regional, Market or Area level visual merchandising role (multi‑store oversight) required
• Experience creating store layouts and floor plans desired
• Experience working in a corporate visual merchandising role preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, MacOS software
• Working proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) required
• Experience working in Miro, CAD, Smartsheet and Monday desired

• 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

Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

Typical hiring range: $81,500–$107,000 CAD annually. The base pay is based on market location and may vary. Permanent employees may be eligible for a competitive annual bonus program.

Benefits include: extended health and dental benefits, mental health plans, paid time off, savings and retirement plan matching, generous employee discount, fitness & yoga classes, parenthood top‑up, extensive catalog of development courses, people networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Marketing and Sales. Industries:
Retail

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada