Senior Product Developer, Innovation

Requirements

Description & Requirements

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 Advanced Concepts team shapes, surprises and engineers delight into the future guest experience through advanced innovation principles. We go beyond classic research and development methodologies into the realm of possibility for both body and mind within all the places that our guests & lululemon choose to play together. We need you to bring to life the capabilities of our state-of-the-art Workshop facility through utilization of our unique research, design, and technology insights. You will work as part of a lean innovation concept team and partner cross functionally with research and design to explore net new product functionality that deliver a new on-body experience.

a day in the life

The Senior Concept Creator, Advanced Concepts is a problem solver and connector who helps bring to life tangible innovations from ideation through to proof of concept via fit and construction engineering. You will partner with other concept creators, pattern engineers, designers, researchers, and material experts to understand the technology solves behind the ideas; translate your critical thinking and findings to build constructions, fit, mock-ups, and physical concepts for testing and validation.

• You will research new construction & fit, methods of make, technologies, and materials for the Advanced Concepts team to inform & shape the innovation of product.
• You will lead the concept creation process through initial mock-ups and/or initial concepts to demonstrate innovation and product intent.
• You will be responsible for prototype management of commercially viable & innovated concepts.
• You will develop and create tech packs to communicate requirements for design aesthetic, fit, and construction engineering.
• You will partner with sourcing and manage vendor relationships for concepting, material choices & yield, construction methods, and the integration of technologies.
• You will measure and review proto samples based on submitted tech pack.
• You will lead fittings & presentations: Measure, evaluate fit sample submit (construction, execution), present style history, advise required fit and construction corrections discussed for assigned styles.
• You will analyze and communicate the outcome of fittings and construction reviews with cross functional teams and vendor partners.
• You will lead technical support in proto changes, challenges, and solutions to maintain innovation intent.
• You will lead vendor & cross-functional relationships through effective email correspondence, in-person meetings, and plan onsite travel.
• You will maintain data integrity through documentation.
• You will organize daily workflow that adheres to Innovation deliverables & development timelines in partnership with Innovation Management.
  
  

qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience; focused training in Technical Design, Pattern Making, Product Development or relevant experience preferred 
• 8 + years minimum industry experience (preferably within the Technical Design and/or Technical Development departments)
• Proficiency and capability in hands-on prototyping
• Expertise in leading fit sessions for all products
• Experience working directly with Pattern Engineers (Internal and Overseas)
• Knowledge of garment patterning, construction methods in multiple
• Expert knowledge of technical design, garment construction, draping, fit, manufacturing process, and product categories.
• Working knowledge with Gerber Pattern Making and/or 3D software (CLO, Browzwear)
• Proficiency in MS office (Excel/Word/Outlook), Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Proficiency with Flex PLM or similar PLM software
  
  

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.
  
  

Additional Notes

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