lululemon

NA Retail Communications Translation Coordinator

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 Retail Communications team is responsible for crafting clear and engaging communications for the North American store fleet, that cover a wide range of subjects and channels. The Retail Communications team is responsible for change management, the effective roll out of SSC initiatives, communications and information that our retail teams need to know to run their business. Retail Communications communicates to 16,000 employees daily and acts as a conduit between all SSC depts and our retail teams. Retail Communications is responsible for managing what we say, who needs to know, frequency and how much we communicate. 

key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Translation & Compliance Lead to clarify project requirements and address translation-related questions.
• Translate AGGI (America Global Guest Innovation) communications, tasks, resources, and executive messages from English to French, ensuring accurate reflection of the original content using designated translation tools.
• Proofread, edit, and quality check all translations for linguistic, cultural, and stylistic accuracy, maintaining consistency in terminology, tone, and grammar, while adhering to brand guidelines and organizational standards.
• Format translated documents to align with brand and organizational standards, preserving the structure of the original English content.
• Manage multiple translation projects, conducting necessary research to ensure content accuracy and quality.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance translation efficiency.
• Provide ad-hoc support for the Retail Communications Team as needed.

• Translatable content and formatting guidelines from the Retail Communications team.
• Project timelines and requirements from the Translation & Compliance Lead.
• Feedback on translation quality for continuous improvement.
• Translated materials that are accurate, consistent, and culturally appropriate.
• Documents formatted to align with organizational standards.
• Completed translation tasks delivered on time.

qualifications:

• 0–2 years of translation experience.
• Certification from a professional translator association (a plus).
• Fluency in French and English with strong written communication skills in both languages.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with translation tools, translation memories, and formatting guidelines (a plus).
• Experience in translation, localization, or use of language management systems (a plus).
• Retail experience (a plus).
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with team members
• Passion for languages and the translation process.
• Understanding of the Quebec culture (a plus). 
• Competency in using Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with filetype requirements and formatting across multiple document types (e.g., Word, Excel, PDFs). (a plus)

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.

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 $55,300-72,600; 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:  

Hybrid

In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week.