Lululemon

Senior Developer, Footwear

Who we are 

lululemon is a yoga-inspired technical apparel company up to big things. The practice and philosophy of yoga informs our overall purpose to elevate the world through the power of practice. We are proud to be a growing global company with locations all around the world, from Vancouver to Shanghai, and places in between. We owe our success to our innovative product, our emphasis on our stores, our commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in.

About this team

The Footwear Development team is a diverse group of creative and solution oriented thinkers. They are product experts with deep industry knowledge of the footwear creation process, working cross-functionally with raw materials, design, sourcing, costing, and merchandising. The team is responsible for the global development of product from conception to commercialization, driving the seasonal product strategy and design vision. This is a team of high performers who are constantly striving to develop personally and professionally, practicing open feedback in a trusting space.

A day in the life: 

• Execute the development strategy for footwear product creation, while simultaneously communicating cross functionally and ensuring alignment with multiple product teams and stakeholders
• Utilize specialized experience to foresee potential development risks and use broad industry knowledge base to create mainline solutions 
• Manage and oversee timelines within the development process, including prototype readiness, sample reviews, and tech packs
• Collaborate and communicate with cross functional stakeholders, such as design, material development, innovation, wear testing, procurement and vendors
• Travel to partnering factories to ensure understanding of departmental strategy and collaborate on design delivery, tech pack clarity, sample development and delivery
• Communicate product expectations and guidelines with manufacturing partners to ensure they fall within lululemon product standards
• Adhere to predetermined timelines and gates, actively tracking progress and giving senior leadership updates on agreed upon basis
• Manage projects to hit costing, performance, and manufacturing targets while maintaining Design intent and Merchandising brief requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 12 years directly related manufacturing, product creation, or associated field experience
• 7 years minimum of footwear product creation experience with overseas experience a plus
• Exceptional collaborator with cross-functional and functional teammates to drive product and process forward; ability to unite a team around a common goal regardless of differing points of views and perspectives 
• Proactive problem solver at both project and enterprise level; always thinking ahead to create order out of chaos
• In-depth knowledge of pattern making and shoemaking and how it relates back to fit and manufacturing processes
• Able to deliver product on time and at cost; ability to navigate costing framework and supply chain levers
• Ability to build and manage product on and off seasonal timelines with ease
• Knowledge of various types of footwear constructions and the unique challenges and processes involved in each
• Vast knowledge of material types used in footwear, where/when to use them, as well as how they are manufactured
• Experience and passion for mentoring and teaching others
• Always curious and aware that learning has not limits

Must haves

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results
• Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same
• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure
• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously

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 $116,400-$152,800 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 and, 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

Hybrid 

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