Junior Designer, Women's Lounge (12 Month Contract)

lululemon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading athletic apparel company in Vancouver is seeking a Junior Designer to create innovative women's activewear. Responsibilities include designing seasonal styles, collaborating with team members, and ensuring quality fit. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience and a background in design, specifically with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. This full-time role emphasizes in-person collaboration.

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 courses

Mentorship programs and leadership series

Qualifications

• 3-5 years minimum industry experience is required.
• Proficiency with Adobe design software and Excel.
• Understanding of 3D design would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute seasonal styles for Women's Design.
• Collaborate with team members for innovative designs.
• Communicate design intent through fitting styles.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

BA, BFA or BS in Design

Job description

Overview

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 women’s design team is a diverse team of creative and strategic thinkers, who are future thinking, detail-orientated and solution focused. They are at the forefront of women’s activewear and aware of macro lifestyle and fashion trends and how this relates to the active industry. They are passionate about women’s apparel, and fulfilling every women’s needs in their wardrobes. They are strong communicators who value and develop their cross functional relationships. This is a team of high performers who are constantly striving to develop personally and professionally, practicing open feedback in a trusting space. This team knows how to bring fun into their everyday, prioritising team connection and enjoying sweat & creative sessions together.

A day in the life

The Junior Designer creates world class apparel that is acknowledged as leading in innovation, design, function, fit and quality. Under the mentorship & partnership of the Senior Designer, Designer, Design Manager and Design Director you create and develop the line from inception of ideas to production of garments.

• You are responsible for designing and executing seasonal styles that reflect lululemon’s Women’s Design ethos. You are responsible for both the conceptual creation of the style and the administrative work of maintaining this information throughout the season.
• You combine active product use experience, market knowledge, trend research, and collaboration between lululemon designers to create functional, innovative, quality designs. You will have clear reference points in terms of understanding product storytelling, design and construction.
• You understand female form, proficiency in how to drape, create and conceptualize during your design process.
• You will be allocated an assortment of styles in your given category, dependent on the level of complexity of the category. As a Junior Designer, part of your work will be working closely with the senior members of the team to create design-informed solves for our guests’ needs.
• Responsible for fitting styles in order to accurately communicate your design intent.
• Partner with in-house workshop to create mockups, prototypes, and 3D renders.
• Teamwork and clear communication are essential. You work cross-functionally within the pod collaborating with product development, fit, merchandising, raw materials development and colour, sourcing, and design operations ensuring teams have the most up to date information on each style.
• You have razor sharp attention to detail around product/process so that we build beautiful apparel. You have a clear understanding of function and how to embed style, beauty and fashion where needed finding a balance in the product.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years minimum industry experience is required
• BA, BFA or BS in Design required (or equivalent)
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Excel, Word, Mac platform
• An understanding in 3D design would be a benefit

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 team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $66,000 to $86,600 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

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

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