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Job Title


Senior Designer


Company : Lululemon Athletica


Location : Vancouver, British Columbia


Created : 2025-06-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

who we arelululemon 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 teamAs a world class design team, we are at the forefront of the industry in creating transformative products and experiences for our guests. We establish the Creative direction for our brand and through a deep understanding of guests needs, cultural references and science of feel solutions, we create innovative products that address ourguests unmet needs. We drive excellence by establishing a strong connection between design, innovation and raw materials. We create products distinguished by their silhouettes, fit, function and style. We are responsible for designing the global product assortment, creating the global colour palette, seasonal prints and graphics. We are dedicated to cultivating a culture of continuous learning and growth, where Designers are empowered to push boundaries and unleash their full potential.a day in the lifeThrough industry research and benchmarking, maintain a comprehensive understanding of cultural and social shifts, with a keen focus on silhouettes, raw materials, colour, print and graphic techniques. Identify patterns in research and draw conclusions rooted in a thorough understanding of our brand. View research and insights through the lens of our brand strategy, anticipating the needs of our guests and the influences that drive their preferences. Build micro and macro reports, collating ideas and possibilities to share with leadership to support CKO Ideation Week.Partner with Strategic Foresights and Insights in-house team to gather relevant data and gain brandbusiness insights on top sellers, styles, colour, prints and graphics, by business, to share at CKO IdeationWeek, to spark opportunities for progression and inspire next-generation ideation for our Key FranchisePrograms.Partner with key cross functional teams, including Prints and Graphics team, and Footwear ConceptColour and Material teams, to support in collating content that will serve both insight and inspiration forCKO Ideation Week. Partner with Advanced Concept team to gain insight on new innovation to socializeat CKO ideation week.Through industry research and an understanding of cultural and social trends, generate ideas to supportlanding a key theme for CKO Ideation Week, aligned with our business strategy and brand. Sharerecommendations to support curating content involving guest speakers and trips, leading to a unifiedvision and strategic direction.Summarize information from ideation week by creating mood boards that capture the essence of eachseason's trends.Support the curation of the proposed seasonal colour palette based on direction from Design leadership,incorporating relevant feedback, trends, ideas and insights gathered at CKO ideation week. Propose thecolour lifecycle strategy in partnership with the Global Merchandising team, inclusive of regional insights.Support the facilitation of divisional leadership meetings to review and align on colour sub palettes, toachieve cohesion across the global colour palette. Apply expertise and knowledge to edit, makerecommendations, present alternative solutions and creatively problem solve to support leaders inachieving the desired global palette. Present relevant visual tools and relevant data and insights to facilitate the discussionProject manage the creation of names for the chosen colours in the palette, complimenting the seasonaltheme.Facilitate building the palette with the colour standards provider and complete initial risk testing of thepalette using the site tool. Assess output and escalate concerns to Senior Director as required.Create colour assets and visual tools for leadership meetings to facilitate decision making and sign off ofthe colour palette. These tools and assets must compliment the seasonal colour palettes and representthe colour strategy to meet the business needs.Manage the coordination and distribution of colour tools seasonally for key cross functional teams tosupport in season colour decisionsCurate content to inform art direction assets, to support cross functional teams in productcommercialization.Mentor Junior team members to develop skills and build functional expertise, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.qualificationsMinimum 8 years of experienceBA, BFA or BS in Design required (or equivalent)Proficiency in Adobe Suite (In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop). Experience with 3D, visual AI software ispreferred.Aesthetic Intelligence: Understand and appreciate the nuances of design. It involves an understanding ofbeauty and style in order to develop ideas and concepts that are visually pleasing and resonate with thetarget audience. It includes critical thinking, cultural literacy and emotional sensitivity.Global Market and Brand Alignment: Translate global trends, research and consumer behaviours intoconcepts that align and enhance brand's identity and are commercially viable.Visual Communication: capturing ideas in an inspiring and dynamic way, to the team, stakeholders andcross functional partners. This includes visualization and presentation skills.Verbal Communication: Clearly articulate design ideas and concepts to the team, stakeholders and cross-functional partners. It also involves listening and incorporating feedback. This includes clarity, precisionand presentation skills.Color Theory and Practical Application: Knowledge of how colours interact, harmonize and affect visualperception and emotions, coupled with knowledge of their application to various materials.Project Management: Planning, organizing and leading projects. This includes time management.must havesAcknowledge 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 doesnt take yourself too seriously.additional notesAuthorization to work in Canada is required for this role.compensation and benefits packagelululemons compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this positionis from $119,200-$156,500 CAD 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 and , 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 plansPaid time offSavings and retirement plan matchingParenthood top-upExtensive catalog of development course offeringsPeople 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 arrangementIn-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.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.lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request. #J-18808-Ljbffr