Role Overview

Join Lululemon's Advanced Concepts team as Senior Manager - Advanced Concepts in Vancouver, British Columbia. This contract role until March 2027 offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of guest experiences through cutting-edge innovation. Lululemon, the innovative performance apparel company revolutionizing yoga, running, training, and athletic pursuits, seeks a visionary leader to bring state-of-the-art Workshop capabilities to life. You'll explore product functionality from user needs to embodiment prototypes, partnering with Innovation Designers and Directors in a lean innovation environment.

Immerse yourself in the guest's world, engineering delight through advanced principles that go beyond traditional R&D. This is your chance to create transformational products using technical fabrics, functional design, and forward-thinking technology insights. Located in Vancouver, Canada, this role demands a 21st-century maker passionate about body, mind, and the spaces where guests and Lululemon play together.

Key Responsibilities at Lululemon

As Senior Manager - Advanced Concepts, you'll drive innovation daily. Here's what your role entails:

• Build guest empathy: Dive deep into unique guest needs to craft innovative experiences and solves.
• Collaborate on research: Partner with the research team to translate unique points of view into actionable insights.
• Create compelling visuals: Develop storyboards, designs, and proofs of concept (POCs) from research findings.
• Lead innovative solutions: Guide the team to deliver guest-centric innovations.
• Prototype mastery: Build and rigorously test prototypes developed by your team.
• Technology scouting: Research emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing methods to shape future concepts.
• Mentor talent: Coach and develop the Advanced Concepts Design team across Research, Innovation Management, Concept Creation, and A.R.M.
• Team management: Lead a high-performing team to produce tangible, impactful concepts.
• Cross-functional leadership: Foster collaboration in Lululemon's dynamic innovation ecosystem.

Embrace an entrepreneurial spirit, lead with courage, and integrate fun into every prototype session.

Qualifications & Requirements

To thrive as Senior Manager - Advanced Concepts at Lululemon, you need:

• Design education: Degree in Industrial Design, Sport Product Design, Product Design, Contour Fashion Design, or equivalent.
• Concept creation expertise: Ability to design and build functional solutions or cohesive collections addressing real problems.
• Technical mastery: Informed POV on technology, materials, construction, and innovation mechanisms.
• Sketching proficiency: Quickly create detailed technical sketches communicating vision for prototypes and BOMs.
• Leadership skills: Proven track record leading, mentoring, and coaching design teams.
• Core values alignment: Personal responsibility, honest communication, courage, connection-building, and joyful work ethic.

Authorization to work in Canada is required. Bring your maker mindset to Vancouver and redefine athletic innovation.

Salary & Benefits

Lululemon offers a competitive compensation package grounded in pay-for-performance. The typical hiring range for this Senior Manager - Advanced Concepts role is $155,000 - $185,000 CAD annually, based on experience, skills, and market data. Eligible for annual bonus programs, plus comprehensive total rewards:

• Extended health/dental: Comprehensive coverage including mental health plans.
• Paid time off: Generous PTO to recharge.
• Retirement matching: Savings plan with company contributions.
• Employee discount: Substantial savings on Lululemon gear.
• Fitness perks: Free yoga and fitness classes.
• Parenthood support: Top-up benefits for new parents.
• Development opportunities: Extensive courses, mentorship, and leadership programs.
• Community networks: People networks for growth and connection.

This contract position until March 2027 includes access to these perks, making it an ideal launchpad for your Lululemon career.

Why Join Lululemon?

Lululemon isn't just an apparel company—it's a movement creating positive change for healthier futures. Our success stems from innovative products, store excellence, people commitment, and community connections. The Advanced Concepts team pushes boundaries, surprising guests with experiences that transform body and mind.

Work in our state-of-the-art Workshop, fostering equity, inclusion, and growth. Vancouver's vibrant scene complements our innovative culture. Join leaders who prioritize wellbeing, career development, and joy. Whether prototyping next-gen yoga wear or running gear, you'll make real impact. Apply now to lead innovation at a global leader in performance apparel.

How to Apply

Ready to engineer the future with Lululemon? Submit your application for Senior Manager - Advanced Concepts today. Highlight your design portfolio, leadership experience, and passion for athletic innovation. We review applications on a rolling basis—don't miss this Vancouver opportunity. Authorization to work in Canada required. Let's create transformational products together!

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