Lululemon

About this team:

Under the Raw Material umbrella, the Jr. Developer is the connector between the colourization team and the cross functional product teams for seasonal Colour, Print & Garment Dye developments. You will work on colour approval at fabric level, communication to the supply chain,
 and establish alignment across the product teams for your product catagory. You will support the Developers and Team Lead to deliver the seasonal readiness and good colour execution.

 A day in the life:

• To support the commercialization and development of the In season Lab dips and Prints. 
• Ensuring the dips 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 Subcons, on a seasonal basis through daily up dates and conference calls and when needed. 
• To manage the lab dip process end to end with support from developers & team lead, creating consistency with colour developments across substrates.
• To develop seasonal artworks for print, checking layout, colour and colourfastness testing ensuring they are hitting the Lululemon quality standards.
• To create efficiency through the development process , properly organizing the in season developments keeping track of all comments in Flex PLM daily in a timely manner.
• To check the Print Master Standard submission to be sure that they are matching the approved strike offs for bulk reference.
• To support the in season team providing visibility and status updates to Team leaders when required.

 Qualifications: 

• University/College Degree required in textiles science and textiles. 
• 3+ years of apparel or textile industry experience and a working knowledge of the industry.
• Knowledge of development techniques,(process/equipment etc.) for fabrics and the fabric development process and timelines.
• Technical knowledge gained in manufacturing environment covering all areas of textiles from fibres, yarn, material construction, finishes and printing.
• Knowledge of industry testing standards/test reports.
• Superior rating off Munsell 100 colour test
• Knowledge of fabrics, and print development process and timelines
• You enjoy a fast pace environment
• Strong IT skills
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and objectively

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.

Workplace arrangement 

This role is classified a hybrid  under our SSC Workplace Policy (see SSC Workplace Program youlu page for an overview):   

Hybrid

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

 
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 $66,000- $86,600 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. lululemon reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.