Manager

lululemon located at Vancouver, BC is currently accepting applications for the position of Manager, Pattern Engineer – Women’s. The company is looking for a motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills who is ready to start as soon as possible. The employer is offering a full-time position.

Employer Name: lululemon
Position: Manager, Pattern Engineer – Women’s
Salary: $140,200 – 184,000 CAD annually
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Vancouver, BC

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Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for leading a team of Pattern Engineers in developing initial patterns from design and technical development through to production-ready stages.
• The candidate will be responsible for assigning styles and managing team workload to ensure deliverables and expectations are achieved in partnership with the TD Manager.
• The candidate will provide guidance on pattern engineering techniques, tools, and best practices to strengthen team skills and capabilities.
• The candidate will mentor and develop team members while promoting a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• The candidate will oversee the refinement and adaptation of patterns based on fit sessions, designer feedback, and technical requirements.
• The candidate will establish and maintain pattern and block libraries, technical specifications, and quality standards to ensure consistency and excellence in pattern development.
• The candidate will stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and advancements in pattern making techniques to improve product development processes.
• The candidate will lead business initiatives in partnership with the TD Manager to ensure the perfect fit is achieved.
• The candidate will build a working calendar aligned with the development calendar and out-of-season concepts while managing team workloads to meet business deliverables.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or possess equivalent professional experience.
• The candidate with training in Technical Design, Pattern Making, Product Development, or related experience will be preferred.
• The candidate must have a minimum of 8+ years of experience in pattern engineering or technical development within the fashion industry, preferably with women’s product experience.
• The candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of people leadership or mentorship experience.
• The candidate should have industry experience in pattern making, preferably from development through production stages.
• The candidate must be proficient in MS Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook, along with Adobe Design Suite such as Illustrator and Photoshop.
• The candidate must be proficient in Flex PLM or similar PLM software.
• The candidate must be an expert in CAD software including Gerber, Lectra, and Optitex, along with other pattern making tools.
• The candidate must have proficiency in 3D software including Browzwear and CLO.
• The candidate must acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for their actions and decisions.
• The candidate must possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously seek innovative ways to achieve strong results.
• The candidate must communicate with honesty and kindness while encouraging others to do the same.
• The candidate must lead with courage, recognizing that the possibility of greatness is greater than the fear of failure.
• The candidate must foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• The candidate must integrate fun and joy into their way of working while maintaining a balanced and positive approach.
• Immigration support may be available for this role.

Additional information

Work conditions

• The candidate will be required to support in-person collaboration and connection as an essential part of the company culture.
• The candidate will be required to perform work onsite for a minimum of 4 days per week.

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