Senior Designer - Women's Athletic Apparel

Lululemon Athletica; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 129,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Parenthood top-up

Development course offerings

Mentorship programs

Job summary

lululemon Athletica in Canada seeks an experienced Senior Designer for Women’s Athletic Apparel. You will lead design across categories, working with Development, Technical Design, Materials, and Merchandising to translate creative intent into performance‑led products for yoga, run, and training.

The role emphasizes fabric expertise, construct precision, and elevated detailing, with a focus on movement, comfort, and durability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional design experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing women’s apparel with a performance background.
• Deep expertise in fabrics, draping, trims, fit, and garment construction.
• Skilled in hand sketching, CAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with global development calendars and overseas manufacturing partners.
• Mentor junior designers and collaborate across disciplines.
• Clear written and verbal communication with design teams.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of assigned categories, creating refined performance products.
• Design modern silhouettes that balance movement, comfort, and contemporary style.
• Translate creative vision into precise sketches, CADs, and technical packages.
• Drive fit, fabric, and finish conversations with cross-functional teams.
• Apply knowledge of performance fabrics, trims, and materials to deliver purposeful product.
• Collaborate with leadership to research and introduce exclusive materials and finishes.

Skills

Womenswear design

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Design integrity

Tools

CAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Senior Designer - Women's Athletic Apparel

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 the team

The Women’s Athletic Design team creates product across Golf, Tennis, Yoga, Run, and Train, balancing technical performance with a clean, modern design language and a disciplined approach to visual restraint.

Working in close partnership with Development, Technical Design, Materials, and Merchandising, the team translates creative intent into highly considered, performance-led product. This collaborative process connects concept to construction, ensuring each piece reflects lululemon’s design DNA while advancing the aesthetic through innovative materials, precision fit, and purposeful detailing.

Situated within the Women’s Performance categories, this role is focused on strengthening the assortment through elevated design thinking, technical innovation, and refined craftsmanship. The work is grounded in movement and function, with a clear emphasis on performance integrity and relevance within a highly technical product landscape.

how we work:In close collaboration with Development, Technical Design, Fabric, Fit, and Merchandising, this role brings creative intent to life through beautifully executed, high-quality performance product. The process connects concept to construction, with a focus on how garments perform in motion, ensuring comfort, durability, and technical excellence.

Designing in this space requires deep expertise in fabric and trim, strong draping and construction skills, and a clear understanding of the relationship between the body in motion and garment performance. The work balances functionality, comfort, and longevity with modern proportion and elevated detailing, delivering product that performs at the highest level while maintaining a refined, contemporary aesthetic.

what you’ll do

• Lead the design of assigned categories, creating refined performance products that integrates performance thinking into everyday wear to create elevated essentials, refined separates, and modern wardrobe foundations with a sophisticated, fashion-forward sensibility.


• Design modern silhouettes that balance movement, comfort, and contemporary style.


• Translate creative vision into precise sketches, CADs, and technical packages, clearly communicating construction, drape, proportion, and trims.


• Drive fit, fabric, and finish conversations, working in close partnership with Development, Technical Design, and Fabric teams to achieve high‑quality execution.


• Apply strong knowledge of both performance-led fabrics, trims, and raw materials to deliver purposeful, well-considered product, that feel fluid, considered, and purposeful.


• Partner with Design leadership to research, develop, and introduce exclusive materials, trims, and finishes that elevate the assortment.


• Contribute to colour and graphic stories informed by sport, culture, and modern lifestyles, aligned to seasonal direction.


• Ensure each product reflects lululemon’s aesthetic codes, design integrity, and construction standards while challenging conventions where appropriate.


• Support and mentor junior designers, fostering technical confidence, curiosity, and collaboration.


• Stay informed on global fashion, activewear, culture, and sustainability — applying insight selectively rather than trend chasing.


• Champion innovation in fabric development, modern construction techniques, and responsible material choices.

who you are

• An experienced womenswear designer with a strong point of view and a disciplined approach to craft.


• Comfortable designing across Athletic & Performance, categories, adapting your thinking without losing design integrity.


• Confident collaborating cross‑functionally and communicating design intent with clarity and conviction.


• Curious, pragmatic, and motivated by creating product that earns its place in a crowded market.

qualifications

• 8+ years of professional design experience.


• A strong portfolio showcasing women’s apparel across multiple categories, with a performance background


• Deep expertise in fabrics, draping, trims, fit, and garment construction.


• Skilled in hand sketching, CAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.


• Experience working with global development calendars and overseas manufacturing partners.


• Proven ability to mentor junior designers and collaborate effectively across disciplines.


• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting design work.


• A thoughtful approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion in both design and team culture.

must‑haves

• A genuine interest in wellness, movement, and mindful living, aligned with lululemon values.


• Adaptable, organised, and comfortable navigating change in a fast‑paced environment.

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$129,000 to 169,300 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.

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

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