Location: Taiwan
State/Province/City: Taipei City
Ciudad: Taipei
Sectores Empresarial: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Time Type: Full-time
Developer, Raw Materials Colourization
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.
core responsibilities
The Developer, Raw Material (Colourization) is the connector between the colourization team and the cross functional product teams for seasonal Colour, Print & Garment Dye developments. You own the communication, updates and alignment across the product team and LLO.
- This role will be focused on project based work to support the commercialization of colour & Print for off calender fast paced developments that are business priority.
- Ensuring lab dips & strike offs meet the determined technical quality standards and to deliver the highest level of aesthetic and performance attributes
- Reviewing colour and colourfast quality to meet design, Merchandising and the business vision.
- To work closely with the RM Vendors and the Sub-contractors, on a seasonal basis through daily up dates and conference calls and when needed
- To manage the lab dip process end to end, creating consistency with colour developments across substrates.
- To develop artworks for print, checking layout, colour and colourfastness testing ensuring they are hitting the Lululemon quality standards.
- To be a key representative for print in Taiwan region and support troubleshooting with vendors & supply chain
- Work with the LLO team to discover any print constraints or opportunities to improve print process and vendor capabilities
- Work with cross functional divisions, leaders, and individual contributors, to manage risk and drive cross functional alignment
- Facilitate the workflow from the inception of colour through to the release of the seasonal readiness
- Have the ability to explain complex and difficult colour and issues to cross functional departments to drive appropriate decisions
qualifications
- 5+ of experience in textile and colour
- University degree / College Diploma required, preferably in textiles.
- Strong technical knowledge and development techniques for dying and printing
- Experience travelling and working with suppliers in Taiwan and other APAC markets
- Strong technical knowledge of performance product materials process and visual aesthetics
- You have the ability to act objectively and uncover facts
- You understand the complexities of textile print development in order to deliver product
- You are a clear, concise and confident communicator that lives to support the business
- You thrive in dynamic fast paced environments, and can excel in organization
- Able to communicate fluently in Chinese (written/ reading/ and spoken)
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.
In-person collaboration and/or office-based work is necessary or important for the role. Work is mainly performed onsite, 4-5 days per week depending on role requirements.
beyond the paycheck (benefits & perks)
At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person – body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.
Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
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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.