Assistant Product Developer

lululemon; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading athletic apparel company is seeking an Assistant Product Developer in Vancouver to support product development operations. The role includes managing samples, maintaining data integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong communication skills. This position offers a compensation range of $55,000 - $65,000 annually and a hybrid work model with in-person collaboration required at least 4 days per week.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Professional development courses

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years professional experience in relevant industry an asset.
• Familiarity or proficiency with Gerber Pattern Making and/or 3D software (CLO, Browzwear) is an asset.
• Ability to lift 10kg as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support sample management and style number creation.
• Maintain data integrity in relevant systems.
• Facilitate organization of samples for the product development team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Organization

Strong verbal & written communication skills

Curiosity for change & learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)

Flex PLM or similar PLM software

Job description

Description & Requirements

lululemon is a yoga-inspired technical product 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.

Who we are:

lululemon is a yoga-inspired technical product 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.

A day in the life:

The Assistant 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 for sample management, style number, & colorway creation
• Maintain data integrity in Flex PLM and other relevant systems
• Support daily workflow that adheres to GTM deliverables & development timelines
• Set up and oversee the style or group of carryover styles through to production readiness
• Complete and manage identified style BOM initiation, fabric, trims, and technical components
• Assist in the preparation of fittings and presentations as required
• Facilitate the organization of samples for the product development team as required
• Take clear and concise notes for key meetings and communicate to relevant internal team members as needed
• Facilitate the ordering of wear testing samples with vendors and cross functional partners
• Takes a proactive approach to advancing technical and product management knowledge through mentorship and training from senior technical and senior product development team members

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
• 0 - 2 years professional experience in relevant industry an asset
• Proficiency in MS office (Excel/Word/Outlook), Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Understanding of Flex PLM or similar PLM software is an asset

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, and a collaborative mindset
• Ability to work and 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

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 $55,000 - $65,000 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.

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