Manager, Creative Direction – Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months)

Job title:

Manager, Creative Direction – Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months)

Company

Lululemon Athletica

Job description

Description & Requirementswho 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 team:As 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 our guests’ 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 life:

• Through 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. Provide guidance to the team in viewing research and insights through the lens of our brand strategy, anticipating the needs of our guests and the influences that drive their preferences. Support the team in building micro and macro reports, collating ideas and possibilities to share with leadership to support CKO Ideation Week.
• Lead partnerships with Strategic Foresights and Insights inhouse team to gather relevant data and gain brand business insights on top sellers, styles, colour, prints and graphics, by business, to share at CKO Ideation Week, to spark opportunities for progression and inspire next-generation ideation for our Key Franchise Programs.
• Lead partnerships with key cross functional teams, including Prints and Graphics team, and Footwear Concept Colour and Material teams, to support in collating content that will serve both insight and inspiration for CKO Ideation Week. Partner with Advanced Concept team to gain insight on new innovation to socialize at CKO ideation week.
• Generate ideas to support landing a key theme and content for CKO Ideation Week.
• Through industry research and an understanding of cultural and social trends, generate ideas to support landing a key theme for CKO Ideation Week, aligned with our business strategy and brand. Share recommendations to support in curating content involving guest speakers and trips, leading to a unified vision and strategic direction.
• Gather advanced colour insights, including an understanding of colour families and hues, to support content for ideation week. Support the team in conducting a deep dive into colour trends and evolution, that all contribute to the specific shades and tones relevant for the year. Apply brand and institution knowledge, using reference points to illustrate our colour journey and ensure we continue to innovate and evolve.
• Guide and facilitate the summarization of information from ideation including guiding the creation of mood boards that capture the essence of each season’s trends. Facilitate the gathering of all relevant information, including colour trends, fabric types and design inspiration and summarize into stories, through tasteful big ideas and key messaging in accordance with the brand point of view.
• Support the team in curating the proposed seasonal colour palette based on trends and needs as put forward by Design leadership, incorporating relevant feedback, ideas and insights gathered at CKO Ideation Week. Drive the colour lifecycle strategy in partnership with the Global Merchandising team, inclusive of Regional insights.
• Facilitate divisional leadership meetings to review and align on colour subpalettes, to achieve cohesion across the global colour palette. Apply expertise and knowledge to edit, make recommendations, present alternative solutions and creatively problem solve to support leaders in achieving the desired global palette. Present relevant visual tools and relevant data and insights to facilitate the discussion
• Manage the team in building the colour palette with the colour standards provider. Partner with the colour standards provider and the in house colour team to complete an internal health assessment.
• Oversee the seasonal budget allocation for colour tools with the colour standards provider
• Lead and develop a team of Designers to achieve their full potential. Recruit, train and mentor the team, supporting employee development, performance management and career pathing.

qualifications:

• 8 – 10 Years of experience
• BA, BFA or BS in Design required (or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop). Experience with 3D, visual AI software is preferred.
• Aesthetic Intelligence: Understand and appreciate the nuances of design. It involves an understanding of beauty and style in order to develop ideas and concepts that are visually pleasing and resonate with the target audience. It includes critical thinking, cultural literacy and emotional sensitivity.
• Global Market and Brand Alignment: Translate global trends, research and consumer behaviours into concepts 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 and cross 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, precision and presentation skills.
• Color Theory and Practical Application: Knowledge of how colours interact, harmonize and affect visual perception and emotions, coupled with knowledge of their application to various materials.
• Project Management: Planning, organizing and leading projects. This includes time management.

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
Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.Compensation and Benefits Packagelululemon’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 $129,600-170,100 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 arrangementThis 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.#LI-HybridOnly 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 at . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.

Expected salary

Location

Canada

Job date

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:58:37 GMT

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