Raw Materials Developer

Lululemon Athletica; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading athletic apparel company in British Columbia is seeking a Raw Materials Developer. You will support the creation and launch of innovative fabrics while collaborating with design and development teams. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of textile industry experience and a strong focus on sustainability and material innovation. This position offers hybrid work arrangements and a competitive salary range of $96,800 – $127,100 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Support for career development

Mental health plans

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in the textile industry, focusing on material innovation.
• Experience working with global mills and suppliers.
• In-depth knowledge of textile manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support fabric creation and launch fulfilling technical and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, and Merchandising teams.
• Track material trends and support sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Fabric material innovation

Collaboration

Sustainability

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full‑time

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 Raw Materials Developer supports both seasonal and long‑term fabric development through strong cross‑functional collaboration. With a solid foundation in textile performance and material development, they bring curiosity, problem‑solving, and technical rigor to advancing raw material solutions—always focused on delivering the best experience for lululemon’s core guest.

A day in the life

• Support the creation and launch of fabrics that meet technical and quality requirements across product categories, contributing to exceptional guest satisfaction while supporting lululemon’s strategic goals.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Product Development, and Merchandising teams to align on fabric specifications, innovation goals, and supplier capabilities.
• Provide informed input on material choices, development timelines, and potential risk management throughout key go‑to‑market milestones.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with mills and suppliers, staying informed on capabilities, developments and opportunities for innovation.
• Track material trends, emerging technologies, and supplier advancements to support seasonal and long‑term raw material planning.
• Support sustainability initiatives by integrating preferred, circular, and low‑impact materials into development where possible.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by sharing learning, supporting peers and continuously building technical expertise.

Qualifications

• 3‑5 years of experience in the textile industry, specializing in fabric material innovation and product commercialization.
• Demonstrated history of working closely with global mills and suppliers, including hands‑on experience through travel to manufacturing sites.
• In‑depth knowledge of textile manufacturing processes such as fiber processing, yarn formation, fabric construction, dyeing, and finishing techniques.
• Skilled in fabric development methods, equipment use, and testing protocols, with a solid grasp of industry standards and the ability to interpret test results accurately.
• Proven ability to manage development schedules, key milestones, and risk mitigation in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Adept at diagnosing raw material challenges and delivering innovative, practical solutions that balance product performance, sustainability goals, and cost efficiency.
• Familiar with sustainable and circular materials, including an understanding of certifications, traceability, and environmental impact factors.
• Experience using digital platforms and tools for material development, tracking, and data management.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and influencing skills, thriving in dynamic, matrixed environments.
• Dedicated to continuous learning and fostering growth through mentorship within the materials function.

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 $96,800 – $127,100 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

Hybrid

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 at [e-mail] . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.

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At lululemon, we are committed to privacy, integrity, transparency, and ethical hiring practices. Our commitment to responsible AI ensures that proprietary information is protected and that all hiring decisions are based on an individual’s own skills, judgment, and expertise without AI assistance. Any use of AI during the interview process will result in immediate disqualification. Lululemon reserves the right to use AI detection tools to verify the of candidate responses.