Raw Materials Developer, Men's Athletics

Area: Canada

Stato/Provincia/Città: British Columbia

Città: Vancouver

Unità Affari: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Tipo di tempo: Full-time

Descrizione e requisiti

who are we

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

The Raw Materials Developer supports both seasonal and long-term fabric development through strong cross-functional collaboration. With a solid foundation in textile performance and material development, they bring curiosity, problem-solving, and technical rigor to advancing raw material solutions—always focused on delivering the best experience for lululemon’s core guest.

 

core responsibilities

  • Support the creation and launch of fabrics that meet technical and quality requirements across product categories, contributing to exceptional guest satisfaction while supporting lululemon’s strategic goals.
  • Collaborate closely with Design, Product Development, and Merchandising teams to align on fabric specifications, innovation goals, and supplier capabilities.
  • Provide informed input on material choices, development timelines, and potential risk management throughout key go-to-market milestones.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with mills and suppliers, staying informed on capabilities, developments and opportunities for innovation.
  • Track material trends, emerging technologies, and supplier advancements to support seasonal and long-term raw material planning.
  • Support sustainability initiatives by integrating preferred, circular, and low-impact materials into development where possible.
  • Contribute to a collaborative team environment by sharing learning, supporting peers and continuously building technical expertise.

 

qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in the textile industry, with exposure to fabric development, material innovation or product commercialization.
  • Experience working with global mills and suppliers, travel to manufacturing sites is an asset.
  • Working knowledge of textile manufacturing processes such as fiber processing, yarn formation, fabric construction, dyeing, and finishing techniques.
  • Familiarity with fabric development processes, testing methods and industry standards with the ability to interpret results and apply learnings.
  • Ability to manage development timelines, key milestones, and risk mitigation in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills when addressing raw material challenges, balancing performance, sustainability, and cost considerations.
  • Awareness of sustainable and circular materials, including basic knowledge of certifications, traceability, and environmental impacts.
  • Experience using digital tools or platforms for material development, tracking, and documentation.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  • A growth mindset with a desire to continuously learn and deepen technical expertise within the materials function.

 

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

Authorization to work in Canada is required 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 $96,800-$127,100 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, 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.

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Candidati ora

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.

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