lululemon

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

Global Retail Design Studio (GRDS) collaborates and co-creates with internal business units to develop, innovate and evolve retail concepts, store design, and retail fixture design that embody the unique lululemon experience. The team is responsible for the establishment, governance and maintenance of global store design principles, guidelines and prototypical templates to ensure consistent design ques reinforce a strong experiential brand identity. Through clarity, focus and coordination we support the business strategies and elevate the guest experience through retail design innovation.

As a Senior Manager, Global Retail Design, you will be responsible for taking projects from Concept through Design Development to scalable roll-out.

a day in the life: what you’ll do

• Develop Design Strategies outlining how the design team will create and develop deliverables that translate concepts into innovative designs, experiences and fixtures

• Manage a small and nimble team of designers, evaluating individual design deliverables and how they support successful actualization of ‘the brief’

• Deliver critical feedback as well as encouragement and celebration

• Through collaboration with cross-functional partners, work through the design process from opportunity identification, concept development, prototyping, piloting and transition to roll-out and scale of new retail design strategies and concepts

• Manage communication with external vendors and between cross-functional teams to ensure retail design & fixture co-creation and collaboration meets desired outcome

qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or Industrial Design

• 8-10 years minimum experience in design related field, with a focus on retail design and fixture design, managing a team of multi-disciplinary creatives

• Proficient in CAD/Revit software, and 3D software SketchUp, Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Creative Suite

• Strong workshop skills with ability to use power tools, as well as specialized equipment like 3D printers, CNC routers and Laser Cutters

• Thorough understanding of manufacturing and construction means, methods and materials

• Excellent verbal and visual communication skills for various management types and levels

• Strong organizational skills and the capability to multitask and handle multiple projects in different phases at same time with ability to drive work and ensure deadlines are met

  
  

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.