Design Assistant - Creative Direction

lululemon; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Mental health plans

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parental leave top-up

Development courses

Mentorship programs

Leadership series

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a design-focused individual to help craft seasonal colour palettes and transformative product experiences. You will work with the Creative and Design teams to translate global trends into commercial concepts, organize research, and support art direction assets for product commercialization.

The role emphasizes collaboration, colour lifecycle management, and hands-on input from ideation through delivery, including vendor coordination and color naming.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in design
• BA, BFA or BS in Design (or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Experience with 3D and visual AI software is a plus
• Aesthetic intelligence and sense for beauty and style
• Global market and brand alignment to commercial viability
• Strong visual and verbal communication
• Color theory knowledge and practical application
• Project management and time management

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on silhouettes, materials, color, and graphics to support ideation
• Generate and refine ideas for themes and content during ideation weeks
• Collaborate on colour insights and palettes for seasonal direction
• Curate content to inform art direction assets for cross-functional teams
• Capture and document design decisions and maintain trackers
• Assist in naming colours and coordinating colour standards
• Support color palette building with vendor coordination
• Contribute to cross-functional product commercialization efforts

Skills

Aesthetic intelligence

Global market alignment

Visual communication

Verbal communication

Color theory

Project management

Education

BA, BFA or BS in Design

Tools

Adobe Suite

3D

Visual AI

Job description

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.

Requirements

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, thrivi…

About This Team

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.

A Day In The Life

• Through industry research and benchmarking, maintain a foundational understanding of cultural and social shifts, with a keen focus on silhouettes, raw materials, colour, print and graphic techniques. With the support of the Manager and Senior Designer, organize research and share and collaborate with the team in preparation for CKO Ideation Week.
• Through industry research and an understanding of cultural and social trends, and with support of the Manager and Senior Designer, generate and refine ideas to support landing a key theme and content for CKO Ideation Week.
• With support from the Manager and Senior Designer, gather colour insights, by conducting a deep dive into colour trends that all contribute to the specific shades and tones relevant for the year. Populate the Senior Designers colour buckets and families framework with relevant research and insights.
• Support the curation of the proposed seasonal colour palette based on direction from Design leadership, incorporating relevant feedback, trends, ideas and insights gathered at CKO ideation week. Execute on the colour lifecycle strategy as directed by Sr. Designers.
• Capture creative direction discussion, alignment on key decisions and takeaways from meetings. Upload to a designated tracker to ensure key decisions are accurately recorded, providing a reliable reference.
• Contribute to the creation of names for the chosen colours in the palette, complimenting the seasonal theme.
• Facilitate building the palette through timely correspondence with the colour standards provider.
• Complete all data entry and tracking of colour codes, including the names of swatches and colour attributes associated with the colour. Upload the colour palette to relevant systems, including Flex PLM.
• Place orders with colour standards vendor, in alignment with the seasonal colour card direction, in order to build out the seasonal colour library.
• Support Senior Designers in the curation of content to inform art direction assets, to support cross functional teams in product commercialization.

Qualifications

• 0 – 2 Years of experience
• BA, BFA or BS in Design (or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop). Experience with 3D, visual AI software is preferred.
• Aesthetic Intelligence: Understand and appreciate the nuances of design. It involves an understanding of beauty and style in order to develop ideas and concepts that are visually pleasing and resonate with the target audience. It includes critical thinking, cultural literacy and emotional sensitivity.
• Global Market and Brand Alignment: Translate global trends, research and consumer behaviors into concepts that align and enhance brand's identity and are commercially viable.
• Visual Communication: capturing ideas in an inspiring and dynamic way, to the team, stakeholders and cross functional partners. This includes visualization and presentation skills.
• Verbal Communication: Clearly articulate design ideas and concepts to the team, stakeholders and cross functional partners. It also involves listening and incorporating feedback. This includes clarity, precision and presentation skills.
• Color Theory and Practical Application: Knowledge of how colours interact, harmonize and affect visual perception and emotions, coupled with knowledge of their application to various materials.
• Project Management: Planning and organizing projects. This includes time management.

must haves

• 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.

Additional Notes

Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

Compensation And Benefits Package

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this position is from $66,000 - 86,600 CAD 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 our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and subject to program eligibility requirements.

At Lululemon, Investing In Our People Is a Top Priority. We Believe That When Life Works, Work Works. We Strive To Be The Place Where Inclusive Leaders Come To Develop And Enable All To Be Well. Recognizing Our Teams For Their Performance And Dedication, Other Components Of Our Total Rewards Offerings Include Support Of Career Development, Wellbeing, And Personal Growth

• 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 (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

Hybrid

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.