Description & Requirements
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
This dedicated Design team for China and APAC will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of lululemon's product offering by blending global innovation with regional relevance.
As part of this team, you will lead a talented group of designers to bring concepts to life across womens and mens apparel collections - frominitial ideation and sketching, throughtechnical handoff and fittings, tofinal prototypes and presentations. Together, we aim to create products that aredistinctly lululemon, yetuniquely crafted for the APAC and China markets.
Just as our black stretchy pants sparked the birth of the athleisure category and redefined how people dress, we believe lululemon has theglobal reach and creative visionto do it again - this time, with a focus onChina and APAC.
In this moment, we seek aDesign Directorto lead and inspire the APAC team. Reporting to the Global SVP Women's Design and they will partner closely with ourother design leaders to build ablended and forward-thinking wardrobethat reflects the evolving lifestyles of our guests.
This is a rare opportunity to make a transformative impact in one of lululemon's most dynamic regions, and to help shape a product vision that has never been imagined or crafted before.
A day in the life
- Lead end-to-end design execution- from seasonal concepting and sketch reviews to prototype evaluations - ensuring every product reflects the original creative vision and meets global standards of excellence.
- Champion a culture of creativity and experimentation, empowering the team to deliver a robust pipeline of net-new styles each season.
- Drive regionally relevant storytelling and aesthetics, including graphics development and consumer-centric design that resonates across APAC and beyond.
- Build strategic partnerships and collaborationsto grow Asia for the World while maintaining local adaptation and authenticity.
- Accelerate design cyclesthrough off-cadence fast track calendars and agile development processes.
- Translate consumer insights and retail performanceinto actionable design strategies in partnership with Merchandising and cross-functional teams to drive commercial success.
- Align go-to-market timelineswith regional and global strategies to ensure timely execution and impact.
- Demonstrate technical expertise in performance fabrics, briefing raw materials teams to support innovation and sustainability.
- Mentor and develop design talent, cultivating a high-performing, diverse, and resilient team culture that thrives on curiosity and collaboration.
- Collaborate closely with lululemon's global design leadership, including traveling to Vancouver and Los Angeles to co-create, share regional Insights, and shape a unified global design vision.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 12-15 years of progressive experiencein apparel or product design, combining deep industry expertise with proven people leadership across diverse, high-performing teams.
- Demonstrated success in leading regional or global design functions, with a strong track record of driving innovation, delivering commercially successful products, and scaling design operations.
- Strong understanding of 3D design tools and workflows, with the ability to integrate digital design into the product creation process to enhance speed, visualization, and sustainability.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop, with working knowledge of Excel, Word, and the Mac platform.
- Expertise in performance fabrics(knits and wovens), with the ability to translate technical knowledge into actionable briefs for raw material development.
- Strategic thinker with commercial acumen, capable of interpreting consumer insights and in-store performance data (especially across APAC and China) to inform design decisions.
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with experience partnering across Merchandising, Product Development, Innovation, and external collaborators.
- Proven ability to mentor and develop creative talent, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and growth-oriented team culture.
- Bachelor's degree (BA, BFA, or BS) in Design or related field required equivalent experience may be considered. Advanced education or certifications in design, innovation, or leadership are a plus.
Must haves:
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take themselves too seriously.
At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person - body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.
Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
Learn more about what it's like working for lululemon in our Asia-Pacific markets:
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