Performance Pattern Engineer, Innovation

Lululemon Athletica; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in performance apparel is seeking a Performance Pattern Engineer to blend design and technical skills in creating innovative athletic apparel. This role involves managing the pattern engineering process, collaborating with design teams, and ensuring product excellence for elite athletes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pattern engineering and a passion for redefining athletic apparel.

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

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the performance apparel industry.
• Expertise in performance product construction and materials.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pattern development process through digital and hands-on methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine product concepts.
• Mentor teammates and foster a knowledge-sharing environment.

Skills

Pattern Engineering

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Pattern Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Gerber Pattern Making

3D software (CLO, Browzwear)

Job description

Performance Pattern Engineer, Innovation

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time

Description & Requirements

Advanced Innovation – Performance Pattern Engineer

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.

At lululemon, we’re not just creating products—we’re are shaping the future of elite athletic performance apparel, created to perform on the world stage. As the Advanced Innovation – Elite Athlete Performance Pattern Engineer, you have the ability to blend an artistic eye for design with a technical engineering mindset. requires strong visualization skills to translate between 2D and 3D, as well as the ability to solve problems in a creative and innovative ways. You will be responsible for helping to shape groundbreaking performance apparel by turning sketches into patterns and subsequently into real apparel prototypes and ensuring our top athletes are enabled during the world’s most high-profile moments in sport. You will support in the delivery of transformative product that will exceed our athletes’ expectations using your technical expertise in pattern engineering and advanced apparel construction to deliver incomparable performance products following the design intent.

Bringing visionary product ideas to life, you’ll seamlessly integrate new pattern engineering methods and construction techniques working closely with Design and Concept Creation to shape and develop apparel that meets the exact specifications of elite lululemon athletes. Your ability to manage multiple streams of work, leading with confidence in an ambiguous environment, and continuously push the boundaries of fit and construction will be essential. At the core of your role, you’ll drive and manage the pattern engineering of products through a unique timeline that shape products that not only meet but exceed the expectations of the brand and our athletes.

What You’ll Do:

Pattern Engineering Excellence: Expertise in technical pattern engineering and best practices that lead towards apparel prototypes that demonstrate the fit, performance, function, and innovation intent.

Pattern Engineering Process: Lead the pattern development process through both digital and hands-on make to inform decision making throughout the innovation creation process in parallel advising and drafting required pattern updates and corrections from physical to final product delivery, ensuring excellence in performance, fit, function, and aesthetic intent is maintained without compromise.

Collaborative Problem-Solving: As our pattern engineer, you will identify and provide innovative construction and fit solutions for athletes across different activities. Working cross-functionally with key Elite Athlete Performance teams consisting of Design, Research, Athlete Testing, Raw Materials, Sports Marketing to ideate, refine, and evolve product concepts, always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Drive New Methods-of-Construction: Working in lockstep with our Elite Athlete Performance designers and concept creators you will engineer and draft patterns by leveraging digital tools delivering advanced constructions that lead to ownable propositions for the brand.

Talent Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing: Share your expertise with teammates, helping them grow and develop their knowledge and skills. Foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment that elevates the entire team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside cross-functional teams within Product Innovation; Design, Concept Creation, including Pattern Engineering, Research, and Labs, to ensure seamless integration of new ideas into the product pipeline.

What You Bring:

• A deep passion for developing innovative, performance and functionally led apparel that redefines the on-body experience of elite athlete apparel.
• Comprehensive knowledge in pattern engineering, fit, and construction with a clear understanding of the athletics market and its culture.
• Expertise in performance product construction, trims, materials, and apparel manufacturing with a keen eye for the finest details.
• A collaborative mindset, eager to work across teams to bring your ideas to life.
• Experience in leading pattern engineering process from concept to final product, including pressure testing your patterns through fittings and wear-testing.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas in a clear, inspiring way.
• A commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing to help elevate the team’s collective talent.
  
  

Requisite Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Pattern Engineer and/or advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the performance apparel industry.
• High profile communication and influencing skills, including the ability to interact and update leaders on status to ensure alignment.
• Expert knowledge of knowledge with Gerber Pattern Making and/or 3D software (CLO, Browzwear), and materials is highly preferred. Including product creation software and tools.
• Proficient understanding of athlete product testing best practices, product planning and logistics, process planning, and with strong communication skills. Adjust to changing circumstances and adapt to ensure product excellence
• In-depth understanding of the GTM calendar dates and gates, with the ability to adjust project plans based on compressed timelines/ Athlete and Business needs
• The ability to travel 30% of the time

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
Immigration support is potentially available 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$96,800 – 127,100 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 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 under our SSC Workplace Policy:

In-Person

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

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.