lululemon Senior Director, Product Development (Vancouver)

lululemon Senior Director, Product Development (Vancouver)

28 Oct
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Lululemon
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Vancouver

28 Oct

Lululemon

Vancouver

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 Product Development team sits at the center of bringing lululemon product to life. We partner closely with Design, Merchandising, Raw Materials, Sourcing, and Product Integrity to translate product vision into technically sound, guest-ready products that meet our quality, performance, and commercial objectives. Our team leads the development process from concept through commercialization, balancing innovation, technical excellence, fit integrity, manufacturability, and speed to market. Through deep product expertise and robust cross-functional partnership, we help ensure every product delivers on the lululemon brand promise and guest experience. Lead product development execution across all accessory categories, ensuring on‑time and on‑strategy delivery from concept through to buy readiness Ensure alignment of brand vision, design intent, technical feasibility, supplier capability, quality standards, and financial targets across the development product lifecycle within divisional scope. Contribute to enterprise‑level Product Development strategy and lead implementation across accessory division, ensuring on‑time and on‑strategy delivery from concept through to buy readiness. Drive sustained operational excellence, technical standardisation, speed, and quality through disciplined execution and continuous improvement of development systems and ways of working.



Identify and resolve development risks related to cost, materials, construction, capacity, and timing through cross‑functional alignment and effective decision‑making across Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Supply Chain, partnering closely to enable coordinated and seamless execution across the division. Partner with Sourcing to assess supplier capability, capacity, from both development and technical perspectives; recommend development strategies accordingly. Own development calendars, GMT milestone executions and risk mitigation strategies, while translating enterprise and division strategies into actionable time and actions plans that deliver quality product. Lead and champion new Product Development capabilities to enhance process optimization, tools, and new ways development methodologies (e.g., 3D, digital development, workflow standardization) Keep a pulse on industry innovation, materials, and manufacturing technology, integrating where beneficial. Partner with Technical Development and Sourcing to assess supplier technical capability, quality performance, and continuous improvement opportunities. Provide input into the long term strategy as required. Develop future leadership capability through intentional coaching, succession planning, and enterprise‑ready talent development.



Bachelor's degree in a related field; 15+ years of progressive experience in Product Development, Product Creation, or a related function, with significant experience leading large, global teams. ~ Deep expertise in acessory product development, construction, make, materials, manufacturing processes, and commercialization. ~ Solid financial and commercial acumen with experience balancing quality, guest experience, cost, speed, and business objectives. ~ Exceptional relationship‑building and influencing skills with the ability to lead through partnership across Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Raw Materials, Supply Chain, and other senior stakeholders. ~ Experience leading organizational change, building high‑performing teams, and developing leadership capability. ~ Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required. 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$225,800
- 296,300 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 equity offerings, 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, wel

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