Lululemon

about this team

The North America Store Design Team is responsible for the retail design and store design within North America for lululemon. We deliver on the company’s strategic growth plans through the execution of the brand’s pinnacle expression: The physical retail channels. We focus on excellent design standards, meticulously detailed retail architectural spaces, and our community through the lens of lululemon core values. Through creativity, clarity, and efficiency we support the business ambitions and enhance guest experience, while delivering consistent design queues to reinforce a strong experiential brand identity.

a day in the life

• Responsible for designing and managing complex and high-profile projects from end-to-end in collaboration with cross-functional working team. Includes managing all design aspects of projects, including but not limited to spatial design (floor plan, ceiling design, interior elevations, interior and exterior built details,) storefront designs, custom fixture design, and any other design scope required to create a beautiful retail environment.
• In collaboration with leadership, responsible for creation and execution of design concepts and ensuring that the experience is realized in our spaces. 
• Designing retail experiences that drive the brand experience. Uphold and preserve lululemon’s brand image and global design consistency.
• Review all project information including, but not limited to, local codes, permitting guidelines, site survey reports, and mall/landlord design requirements. 
• Create presentations and renderings for approval to Senior Leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver schematic design package to internal and external team. Coordinate and manage internal and external partners throughout project ensure the development of all project drawing phases are accurate, meet design quality standards, accessibility & building codes, and are on time + budget.
• Connecting with external partners to gain alignment and approval (e.g. presentations of concept to landlords, architectural review board, etc.). 
• Acting as point of contact for all design/architectural issues within project.
• Reporting weekly milestones to internal leadership. 
• Responsible for the approval of all millwork custom fixture shop drawings within the project.
• Aligning and inspiring team members to produce effective design solutions and communicate a clear brand vision.
• Site visits may be necessary. (This role is involved in all design from the contract administration phase through construction.)

qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or Interior Design, or equivalent (NCIDQ and/or LEED accreditations an asset).
• Retail design experience in the U.S. and Canada preferred.
• 7+ years minimum experience in retail spatial design/store design, or architectural and/or design consultancy practices.
• Demonstrated work experience in design, creative thinking, and innovation practices. 
• Excellent design skills and creative mindset: A highly creative, self-motivated, and experienced retail designer who is obsessed with design details for a built environment.
• Fluent in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Suite, SketchUp/Enscape, 3DS, Rhino or other rendering capabilities. (3D rendering skill is a must; SketchUp with Enscape is preferred.)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate actively and proactively with others in a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal, visual and presenter communication skills to diverse business stakeholders of various management types and levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated successful management of multiple projects and initiatives deliverables at different phases of development on time and within the given budget.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity. Ability to effectively manage tasks of varying complexities, strong ability to drive projects forward, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Analytical, communication and organizational skills, strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Detail oriented and creative problem solver who can employ leadership, critical thinking and time management skills and can work effectively both independently and in teams.

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