Junior Designer, Outerwear

lululemon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performance apparel company is seeking a Junior Designer for Men’s Outerwear. This role involves designing innovative Outerwear collections under mentorship, focusing on collaboration and effective communication. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a strong design education.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Extensive catalog of development course offerings

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant industry experience in product design.
• Strong knowledge of technical Outerwear construction and textiles.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute seasonal Outerwear collections.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely product information.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Education

BA, BFA or BS in Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

Word

Job description

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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

The Junior Designer for Men’s Outerwear role sits within Outerwear Design. Our team's core values include trust, support, and courage with good intentions. It is a safe space to learn, grow and connect. Our goal is to create world class athletic & fashion Outerwear, including Outerwear that is acknowledged as leading in innovation, design, function, fit and quality.

A Day In The Life

Under the mentorship of and collaboration with the Senior Designer, Design Manager and Design VP, you create and develop the designs for Outerwear from inception of ideas to production.

• You are responsible for designing and executing seasonal Outerwear collections that reflect lululemon’s design ethos.
• You combine active product user experience, market knowledge, trend research, and collaboration between lululemon designers to create functional, innovative, quality designs.
• Teamwork and clear communication are essential.
• You work cross functionally within design, product development, raw materials development, merchandising, sourcing, color/print/graphic and design operations, ensuring your teams have the most up to date product information, gates and dates are kept ‘on-time and in-full’.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant industry experience in product design with focus on Men’s Outerwear.
• Strong knowledge of technical Outerwear construction, patterning, textiles, trims, technology and trend through research, travel and product user experience.
• BA, BFA or BS in (apparel) Design required (or equivalent)
• Proficient in Adobe suite, especially Illustrator, Excel, Word, Mac platform
• An understanding in 3D design would be an asset.

Must Haves

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
• Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same.
• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.

Additional Notes

Immigration support is potentially available for this role. 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 team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $64,100 – $84,100 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, 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

This role is classified as In Person. In-Person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.