Senior Retail Design Development Lead

lululemon

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 116,000 - 153,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Extended health and dental benefits

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Job summary

lululemon Athletica Inc. in Canada seeks a Manager, Retail Design Development to lead technical design excellence within Store Design, ensuring concepts are translated into buildable, code-compliant documents for North America.

The role oversees design development, standards, and consultant coordination while leading a team of two direct reports. The ideal candidate blends architectural expertise with people leadership and a drive for innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Architecture or related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in architecture or retail design.
3+ years of people leadership experience.
Strong detailing, construction documentation, and code knowledge.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam.
Knowledge of building codes and retail construction practices.

Responsibilities

Owns planning, prioritization, and workload distribution for the team.
Leads design strategies translating concepts into buildable solutions.
Mentors team members in design processes and development methods.
Champions technical detailing and documentation standards.
Coaches on buildability, standards, and drawing accuracy.
Fosters a design studio environment with feedback and recognition.
Manages a team of 2+ reports across NA projects and programs.
Provides technical leadership to ensure brand and construction standard adherence.
Partners with Global Store Design, Retail Creative and consultants to manage risks and delivery.