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 Manager, Retail Design Development leads technical design excellence within lululemon's Store Design organization, ensuring retail concepts are translated into high-quality, buildable, and code-compliant environments. This role oversees design development, technical standards, architectural documentation, and consultant coordination for store projects in North America while leading and developing a team of two direct reports. The ideal candidate combines strong architectural and technical expertise with people leadership, driving consistency, innovation, and continuous improvement across lululemon's North America store portfolio.

core responsibilities

Owns the planning, prioritization, and distribution of project workload across the Retail Design Development team, effectively managing team capacity and resources in partnership with the Senior Manager, Retail Creative & Design Development.

Leads team in developing design strategies and deliverables that translate concepts into innovative design and experiences for implementation.





Leads and mentors team members in collaborative design processes and development methodologies, ensuring a clear understanding of the design intent (“why”) and its translation into technically sound, constructible solutions (“how”).

Champions excellence in technical detailing, documentation, and execution, providing leadership on Tier 1, Tier 2, and other high-profile North America projects to ensure design concepts are accurately translated into buildable construction documents.

Coaches and develops the broader Store Design team on best practices for buildability, technical design, documentation standards, and drawing accuracy through ongoing design critiques, studio reviews, and drawing reviews.

Fosters a Design Studio environment and delivers critical feedback as well as encouragement and celebration.

Manages and develops a team of 2+ direct reports responsible for quality assurance, technical design development, materials research and specification management across high-profile projects, custom storefronts, millwork programs, and net-recent design initiatives throughout the North American region.

Provides technical leadership and quality oversight to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to brand standards, design intent, and construction requirements across all project deliverables.

Partners cross-functionally with Global Store Design, Retail Creative, Mainline,



Construction and external consultants to proactively identify technical risks, resolve design challenges, and support successful project execution.

Develop, maintain, and evolve lululemon's retail technical design standards, prototype details, documentation processes, and design systems to drive consistency, efficiency, and quality, fostering innovation in tools, processes, and technical execution.

qualifications

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related discipline.

8+ years of progressive experience in architecture, technical design, retail design, or commercial project delivery, with experience leading complex projects from concept through construction.

3+ years of people leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and team development.

Strong expertise in architectural detailing, construction documentation, building systems, and consultant coordination.

Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and other industry-standard design and documentation tools.

Thorough understanding of building codes, accessibility standards, life safety requirements, and retail construction practices.

Proven ability to establish and evolve technical standards, processes, and design documentation frameworks.

Demonstrated success partnering with cross-functional teams and external consultants to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence decisions across multiple levels of the organization.

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on t

📌 Manager - Retail Design Development (Winnipeg)
🏢 Lululemon
📍 Winnipeg