Junior Product Developer

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

Job summary

A leading company in technical apparel is seeking a Junior Product Developer to support product commercialization. This role involves managing product styles, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring data integrity. Ideal candidates will have a related degree and 2+ years of experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and personal growth in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Parenthood top-up

Development course offerings

Qualifications

• 2+ years minimum industry experience in Product Development or related fields.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Design Suite required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Product Development organization under mentorship of senior Developers.
• Manage mid to low complexity styles from concept to production readiness.
• Attend product fittings and key product meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong verbal & written communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Design Suite

Flex PLM

Gerber Pattern Making

3D software (CLO, Browzwear)

Job description

Description & Requirements

Who we are: lululemon is a yoga-inspired technical apparel and accessories company up to big things. The practice and philosophy of yoga informs our overall purpose to elevate the world through the power of practice. We are proud to be a growing global company with locations all around the world, from Vancouver to Shanghai, and places in between. We owe our success to our innovative product, our emphasis on our stores, our commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in

About this team: From concept through to pre-production stage, Product Development is the front-line regarding communication with the finished goods vendor base, launching sketches, requesting sampling, fitting product, and keeping an accurate data library of the life cycle of a product. Product Development is a truly cross functional working group that pivot to partners such as Design, Concept, Global Fit, Technical Development, Quality, Merchandising, Finished Goods Sourcing, Raw Materials, and Go To Market operations to deliver a commercially ready product to our buying teams.

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 creative sessions together.

A day in the life: The Junior Product Developer supports the Product Development organization, under the mentorship & partnership of more senior Developers, to drive the commercialization of best-in-class product in partnership.

• Responsible to set up and oversee mid to low complexity styles from concept through to production readiness

• Complete and manage less complex style BoM/tech pack initiation

• Create, update, and ensure accuracy of colour BoMs throughout the season

• Complete Bamboo Rose cost triggers as needed at relevant GTM milestones

• Maintain data integrity in Flex PLM and other relevant systems

• Organize daily workflow that adheres to GTM deliverables & development timelines

• Attend all product fittings and key product meetings

• Work closely with Technical Development to advance technical knowledge of our brand’s construction and fit standards

• Gain support and enrollment of the intended audience and stakeholders through both verbal and visual communication and education

• Initiate connection and build relationship with external vendor partners

Shadow more senior Product Developers on how to track and conduct risk assessments and identify High Attention Styles (HAS) based on vendor, style, colour, and material

• Developing pre-costing skill set and beginning to apply to seasonal style development

• Present and update on style status and mitigation plans at key product or POD meetings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience; focused training in Technical Design, Product Management, Product Development or relevant experience preferred

• 2+ years minimum industry experience (preferably within the Product Development, Product Management or Sourcing departments)

• Proficiency in MS office (Excel/Word/Outlook), Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)

• Proficiency with Flex PLM or similar PLM software is recommended

Must haves:

• Attention to detail, initiative, organization, strong verbal & written communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities

• Self-motivated, strong sense of urgency, collaborative mindset

• Thrive in a fast paced, cross functional team environment

• Excellent time management and proactive problem-solving skills

• Curiosity for change & learning, capable of managing ambiguity

• Familiarity or proficiency with Gerber Pattern Making and/or 3D software (CLO,Browzwear) is an asset

• Ability to lift 10kg as needed

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 positionis 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
• 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

In-Person

In-person collaboration and office-based work is necessary and important for the role. Work is performed onsite, 5 days per week depending on role requirements.

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us [e-mail] . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.