地域: Hong Kong SAR
都道府県/ 州 / 州/省/県 / 市区町村: Hong Kong Island
市区町村: Hong Kong
ビジネスユニット: Store Support Centre (SSC)
時間タイプ: Full-time
Pattern Engineer - APAC Product Creation
詳細と要件
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
The APAC Product Creation team is based in Hong Kong LLO office. We are responsible for the APAC product management from initial concepting, through design, development, costing and approval of production. This product is across multiple calendars and working with teams across the business.
The team includes Pattern Engineers, Technical Developers, and Designers. This team creates and commercializes premium product ensuring it is performing for the intended end-use through garment fit and construction and is meeting the required quality and costs through lab and wear-testing in accordance with our standards. The team goals are Best Product / Best Cost delivered at the right time.
We are strong communicators who develop their cross functional relationships. This is a team of high performers who are striven to develop both personally and professionally, practicing open feedback in a trusting space. This team knows how to bring fun, prioritising team connection and enjoying sweat & creative sessions together.
Team Alignment: what we do
Inspired by the diversity of the Asia-Pacific, we bring our expertise to connect, explore and innovate to elevate product to new heights
Team Alliance: how we do it
We are united as a team that is focused, supportive and harmonious. We are accountable for ourselves and for each other to achieve our full potential
a day in the life
- Organize and prioritize daily workload of assigned product
- Responsible for fit and construction approval from 1st proto to PP sample
- Develop a close working relationship with APAC Designers to realize their design vision
- Develop complete patterns & markers to achieve Design aesthetic, fit, and construction
- Identify, adjust, and correct fit issues that require pattern corrections
- Effectively communicate and advise APAC teams and vendors on pattern construction
- Create and maintain online library of approved patterns and nests to ensure fit consistency
- Collaborate with factories to ensure their accurate use of patterns both for sampling and production
- Check pattern nests for pattern accuracy and correct grading
- Collaborate with APAC teams to ensure costing excellence
- Participate in fittings with APAC product creation team to realize design, vision, best fit/cost/make
- Mentor the TD team on pattern, fit and grading as required
- 3D image making and correction
qualifications
- Patternmaking Degree
- 5 – 8 years minimum industry experience in pattern making (preferably development through production)
- Understanding of fit, balance, garment construction, and fabric reaction
- Strong technical knowledge of performance product and fit (materials/fabric, construction, and body movement)
- Strong team player/collaborator, able to work cross-functionally
- Knowledge of product creation calendar timelines and able to work against deadlines
- Expert in Gerber pattern making, checking nests and markers
- Proficiency in MS office (Excel/Word/Outlook), Adobe Illustrator, PLM software
- 3D software experience (CLO, Browzwear) is an asset but not essential
- Experience in working with manufacturers across Asia
- Fit Expertise to achieve Best Product and Best Cost
- Attention to detail, initiative, organization, strong verbal & written communication skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of fabric, construction, draping
- Skilled at technical communication with vendors via pattern diagrams & fit photos
- Expert knowledge of Pattern Grading
- Comprehension of end-to-end product life cycle
- Self-motivated, strong sense of urgency, collaborative mindset
- Ability to work and thrive in a fast paced, cross functional team environment
- Excellent time management, organizational & problem-solving skills
- Curiosity for change & learning, capable of managing ambiguity
- Participate in fit sessions for all products as required
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
Authorization to work in Hong Kong SAR is required for this role.
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.
work arrangement
In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 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.
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