Soft Accessories Designer — Contract, Onsite

Lululemon Athletica Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Development courses

Mentorship programs

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a contract Designer - Soft Accessories in Canada to lead the creative design and development of soft accessories across the mainline collection. You will translate brand identity into functional product, with focus on cut-and-sew, gloves, caps, headwear, moulded components, and hard hair.

You will own projects from research to final execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior designers in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional design experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing accessories or multi-category design.
• Deep expertise in materials, trims, construction, and product development across cut-and-sew and knit applications.
• Skilled in hand sketching, CAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience working with global development calendars and overseas manufacturing partners.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting design work.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion in design and team culture.

Responsibilities

• Design across soft accessories and hard hair, creating refined, functional product that supports a modern, head-to-toe wardrobe.
• Take ownership of assigned products through the seasonal design process, from research and concept development through sketch, prototype, fit, and final execution.
• Research relevant global cultural, aesthetic, sport, and lifestyle trends, translating insights through lululemon's brand and guest perspective.
• Design across multiple product types and methods of make, focusing on cut-and-sew and specialist applications like gloves, caps and headwear, moulded components, and hard hair.
• Create sketches, CADs, mock-ups, and technical packages communicating design intent, materials, trims, and finish.
• Select fabrics and trims, exploring new materials and construction techniques for product.
• Collaborate with Development, Technical Design, Materials, Sourcing, and Merchandising to resolve challenges while preserving design intent.
• Participate in fittings, prototype reviews, and product reviews to refine designs.
• Apply colour and graphics aligned with seasonal direction for feasibility and commercial relevance.
• Present design work to Design leadership and cross-functional partners, explaining rationale and intent.
• Manage multiple products and deliverables with organization and adaptability to feedback.
• Collaborate with Accessories Design and Women's/Men's Design teams for cohesive design across categories.
• Support junior designers with collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Skills

5+ years professional design

Strong portfolio

Materials & construction expertise

Hand sketching & CAD

Global development calendars

Clear communication

Diversity, equity & inclusion

Tools

CAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

lululemon is seeking a contract Designer - Soft Accessories in Canada to lead the creative design and development of soft accessories across the mainline collection. You will translate brand identity into functional product, with focus on cut-and-sew, gloves, caps, headwear, moulded components, and hard hair.

You will own projects from research to final execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior designers in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.