Location: Canada
State/Province/City: British Columbia
City: Vancouver
Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Design Director, Men's Performance
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.
DESIGN AS A DRIVER OF lululemon
From its inception, lululemon has always sought to create clothes that are both functional, and technically beautiful. As designers, we embrace the notion that “why” we make something is just as important as “what” we are making. Our design philosophy is grounded in creating well-crafted clothing that feels great to wear, fits perfectly and provides a solution for modern living.
An Opportunity to Redefine How The World Dresses
Just as our black stretchy pants ultimately led to the creation of the athleisure wear category and an entirely new way of dressing, we believe lululemon has the global reach and reputation to do it again…
We believe we are experiencing a moment in time where women and men all over the world are reconsidering what they want to wear. Fundamentally, re-evaluating the role clothing will play in helping them live the lives they want to live. We seek a Design Director, Men’s Performance to inspire and lead a talented team of designers & in partnership with our Women’s, Footwear, & Concepts teams, to build a singular POV across Performance apparel that is distinctly lululemon but has never been imagined or crafted before.
TITLE
Director, Design, Men’s Performance
LOCATION
The role will be based in Vancouver, BC.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Areas of Focus: The Mens Performance Director will oversee teams working on Run, Train, Yoga, Tennis, Golf, Hike, Swim.
Reporting + Direct Reports: The role is a direct report into our VP, Design Men’s and will oversee a team of 10.
Peer Relationships: The Director, Design Men’s Performance will work closely with their Mens Casual counterpart as well as with Women’s Design and Concept Design.
A day in the life
- Under the direction and mentorship of the VP, Men’s Design, create & execute the vision for Men’s Performance Design. Lead seasonal & long-term vision for Men’s Performance Design
- Lead a team of experienced designers focusing on silhouette, fabric, trim & technology. Give clear directions, enabling the team to innovate.
- Partner across Merchandising, Innovation, Product Development and beyond to build a strategy of how to grow our mainline business, evolve franchises and push forward key innovations.
- Ensure creative direction is supported through line plan creation, seasonal sketch and protype reviews to execute design intent.
- Technical understanding of performance fabrics in both knits and wovens and ability to clearly brief the raw materials team for development.
- Partner with Merchandising teams to create awareness of how the line is currently performing in store.
- Consistent focus on developing the team, nurturing creative talent.
CANDIDATE CRITERIA – “Must-Haves”
A Deep Understanding of Men’s Performance Design. Have an in-depth knowledge of fit, form, function & trend relevant product. You have a strong taste level towards the foundations of making beautiful product. You are able to see the current opportunities within lululemon’s product to elevate & create newness. Ability to lead our Men’s Performance Design team towards a new vision, with a focus towards creating industry leading product.
You have a strength in designing product for large organizations, with a deep understanding of performance product across a range of activities. You appreciate the need to balance form with function, creating product that can solve the unmet needs of our guests.
Proven & Gifted Leader. You have many years’ experience leading teams. You look to achieve goals through your people, bringing to life both our business & each individual's best. Teamwork and clear communication are essential.
Creating Inclusive Environments. You value the experience and opinion of everyone. You create space for those to be shared.
Strong Business Acumen. You have a clear track record of growing businesses in terms of developing new product through vision to execution. You balance commerciality and future thinking.
Qualifications
- 12-15 years minimum experience required, combining industry experience and people management
- An understanding in 3D design
- Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Excel, Word, Mac platform
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
- BA, BFA or BS in Design required (or equivalent)
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
Immigration support is potentially available for this role.
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 team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $185,800-243,600 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 and equity offerings, 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
This role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy: In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week.
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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 ataccommodations@lululemon.com. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.