lululemon is an creative 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. The Advanced Concepts team explores the edges of possibility in apparel by investigating emerging materials, technologies, and manufacturing methods. At lululemon, we're not just creating products, we are shaping the future of performance apparel, created to perform for our guests' and athletes'. As the Advanced Innovation - Sr. Manager Concept Creation, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Concept Creation team, who are responsible for the technical execution in how we bring designs to life - translating vision into reality through fit, construction, prototyping, and problem solving. It's where performance is optimized, challenges are solved, and innovation becomes scalable. You will deliver transformative product that will exceed our athlete and guest expectations using your technical expertise in construction, new methods-of-make, and new technologies to deliver incomparable performance product following the design intent.
Bringing visionary product ideas to life, you'll seamlessly integrate new methods of make, scientific research, athlete and guest insights, cutting-edge materials, and expert construction and fit to develop performance apparel that meets the exact specifications of llululemon guests and athletes. Your ability to project manage, lead with confidence in an ambiguous environment, and continuously push the boundaries of what's possible will be essential. At the core of your role, you'll drive and manage a team who lead concept creation and development process through a unique timeline that shape products that not only meet but exceed the expectations of the brand and our guests and athletes, ensuring they have the tools they need to perform at the highest level.
Drive Team Excellence: Lead and inspire the Advanced Concepts (AC) Concept Creation team within Product Innovation, setting the vision, goals, and clear processes that turn big ideas into reality.
Expertise in apparel innovation creation, planning, and best practices that lead towards breakthrough products across various performance product categories that are tailored for our guests' and athletes' while obsessing over the details, while collaborating, ideating, and refining product construction, performance, fit,



and aesthetic while leveraging our internal sampling team and innovation factory partners.
Lead the planning and detailed sequence of events that drives and facilitates decisions throughout the innovation creation process that encompasses ideation to final product delivery, ensuring excellence in performance, fit, function, and aesthetic intent is maintained without compromise.
Develop and test new product creation processes that elevate the team's capabilities, ensuring we remain ahead of the curve in performance design and creation.
Shape and define the Concept Creation strategy for Advanced Concepts, driving the creation of high-performance apparel that reflects our brand ethos and pushes the boundaries of design.
Create Game-Changing Products: Take apparel concepts from design inception through to execution, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance, quality, and style, worn by our athletes on the global stage.
As an apparel creation expert, you will identify and provide innovative construction and fit solutions while delivering product of the highest quality for our guests and athletes to go beyond their potential. Working cross-functionally across teams consisting of Design, Research, Labs, Raw Materials, to ideate, refine, and evolve product concepts, always pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Mentor and Build Talent: Foster a culture of creativity and growth, guiding your team to develop both their craft and leadership potential while building a stronger business within your area of expertise.
Lead Digital Transformation: Pioneering new ways of working, you will introduce end-to-end digital processes that encourage exploration and innovation within your team.
Innovate with AI: Be at the forefront of integrating AI into the product creation process, blending technology with creativity to deliver the next generation of performance apparel.
Craft short- and long-term strategies that align with team goals, positioning Lululemon at the cutting edge of innovation in performance apparel.
Influence Leadership : Present your vision and progress to senior leadership, including executives and presidents, ensuring your strategy align with the brand's broader goals.
Bachelor's degree in Apparel Product Design, Product Development,



or a related field; Minimum of 8+ years of experience in the performance apparel industry.
Proficient understanding of elite athlete product needs, design, construction, and product creation best practices and expertise in development time management with strong communication skills.
High profile athlete communication and ability to interact with key internal business stakeholders and partners.
In-depth understanding of the innovation creation calendar dates and gates, with the ability to adjust direction based on compressed timelines/ Athlete and Business needs.
The ability to travel 30% of the time.
Product Development or Technical Development experience.
Gerber, Browzewear, CLO3D, AI tools, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Apple Keynote.
A passion for pushing the boundaries of product creation and crafting of product to deliver world-class performance apparel.
Proven experience in leading high-performance teams and driving innovation and product creation.
A deep understanding of athlete and guest needs and a commitment to crafting apparel that enhances performance.
Experience in stakeholder management and the ability to level set expectations x-functionally within Product Innovation and with our Mainline partners.
Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
Immigration support is potentially available for this role.
lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this position is from $167,400-219,700 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.
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
Savings and retirement plan matching
Extensive catalog of development course offerings
People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)
The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

📌 lululemon Senior Manager - Apparel Innovation Development (Vancouver)
🏢 Lululemon
📍 Vancouver