Senior Store Designer - North America

Emplacement: Canada

État/Province/Ville: British Columbia

Ville: Vancouver

Unité commerciale: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Type d'heure: Full-time

Description et exigences

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.

about this team 

We’re the North America Store Design team at lululemon—where retail design becomes a storytelling platform. Our mission is to create experiential, community-rooted environments that reflect our brand’s values and elevate the guest experience. We’re not just designing stores—we’re crafting the physical heartbeat of lululemon. 

 

We’re a team of creative thinkers, detail lovers, and experience-makers who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what retail can be. 


Design Experiences. Lead Vision. Shape the Future of Retail. 


what you’ll do 

As a Senior Store Designer, you’ll be a creative leader and strategic partner, driving the design of high-profile retail environments across North America. You’ll lead complex projects from concept to construction, translating brand vision into spatial experiences that inspire movement, connection, and discovery. 


Here’s how you’ll make an impact: 

  • Lead with Vision: Own the design journey for flagship and complex retail projects, from early concept through construction. 
  • Design the Experience: Create compelling spatial layouts, storefronts, custom fixtures, and immersive environments that reflect lululemon’s brand and values. 
  • Collaborate & Influence: Partner with internal teams and external consultants to ensure every detail—from lighting to millwork—is intentional, buildable, and beautiful. 
  • Present with Purpose: Develop and deliver design presentations and renderings to senior leadership, landlords, and review boards with clarity and confidence. 
  • Elevate the Brand: Uphold global design standards while capturing local culture and community in each space. 
  • Manage the Process: Oversee design timelines, drawing packages, and approvals to keep projects on track, on budget, and aligned with brand intent. 
  • Architectural Excellence: Review and ensure DD, CD, IFC set and FF&E shop drawings to meet the design intent and construction ability.  
  • Inspire the Team: Align and energize cross-functional partners around a shared design vision, mentoring junior designers and elevating creative output. 


a day in the life 

  • Responsible for designing and managing complex and high-profile projects from end-to-end in collaboration with cross-functional working team. Includes managing all design aspects of projects, including but not limited to spatial design (floor plan, ceiling design, interior elevations, interior and exterior built details,) storefront designs, custom fixture design, and any other design scope required to create a beautiful retail environment. 
  • In collaboration with leadership, responsible for creation and execution of design concepts and ensuring that the experience is realized in our spaces.  
  • Designing retail experiences that drive the brand experience. Uphold and preserve lululemon’s brand image and global design consistency. 
  • Review all project information including, but not limited to, local codes, permitting guidelines, site survey reports, and mall/landlord design requirements.  
  • Create presentations and renderings for approval to Senior Leadership and internal stakeholders. 
  • Deliver schematic design package to internal and external team. Coordinate and manage internal and external partners throughout project ensure the development of all project drawing phases are accurate, meet design quality standards, accessibility & building codes, and are on time + budget. 
  • Connecting with external partners to gain alignment and approval (e.g. presentations of concept to landlords, architectural review board, etc.).  
  • Acting as point of contact for all design/architectural issues within project. 
  • Reporting weekly milestones to internal leadership.  
  • Responsible for the approval of all millworks custom fixture shop drawings within the project. 
  • Aligning and inspiring team members to produce effective design solutions and communicate a clear brand vision. 
  • Site visits may be necessary. (This role is involved in all design from the contract administration phase through construction.) 


who you are 

You’re a visionary designer with a passion for retail environments and a knack for leading complex projects. You think strategically, design boldly, and communicate with clarity. You’re as comfortable sketching a concept as you are presenting to executives. 


  • Degree in Interior Design or Architecture (NCIDQ and/or LEED a plus) 
  • 7-10+ years of experience in retail design or architectural environments 
  • Proven experience leading and managing high-profile, multiple, and different phases design projects 
  • Expert in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp w/Enscape, and rendering tools 
  • Experience in US / Canada Permit process 
  • Strong communicator and visual storyteller with excellent presentation skills 
  • Collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional environments 
  • Proven ability to juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and stay cool under pressure 
  • Detail-obsessed, solution-oriented, and endlessly curious 


why this role rocks 

This is more than a design job—it’s a chance to lead the creative evolution of lululemon’s retail experience. You’ll shape spaces that move people, inspire communities, and redefine what retail can be.


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

additional notes
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 $103,500 - 135,900 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, 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 and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.



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