Senior Apparel Technical Developer

lululemon located at Vancouver, BC is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Apparel Technical Developer. 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: Senior Apparel Technical Developer
Salary: $119,200 – 156,500 CAD annually
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Vancouver, BC

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Job Description

• The candidate must be responsible for the fit, execution, and approval of high-complexity styles from concept through production readiness.
• The candidate must lead and mentor others during fittings to clearly communicate fit and prototype changes to cross-functional partners.
• The candidate must efficiently communicate style measurements, construction details, and product context to vendors and sample room teams.
• The candidate must support the team in prioritizing daily workflow activities aligned with GTM deliverables and development timelines.
• The candidate will collaborate with Product Development teams to identify and reduce risks related to high-attention styles.
• The candidate must utilize lab test and wear test results to adjust construction and reduce the risk of product failure.
• The candidate must maintain style data integrity and accuracy within Flex PLM and other relevant systems.
• The candidate must enter and update technical trims within the BoM, ensuring accuracy before approval and communicating updates with Product Development partners.
• The candidate must create and maintain fit and construction standards and protocols across product categories.
• The candidate must educate the team on advanced technical knowledge, industry standards, and brand fit and construction standards.
• The candidate must collaborate with internal and external resources, including Labs and vendor co-creation partners, to support innovation opportunities outside GTM gates.
• The candidate must ensure construction and fit consistency across product categories in alignment with brand guidelines.
• The candidate will be responsible for leading fit education initiatives through presentations and training activities for cross-functional teams.
• The candidate will be responsible for evaluating garments to confirm measurement accuracy and construction compliance.
• The candidate must present and support the team in proto changes, challenges, and solutions during GTM meetings.
• The candidate must build strategies alongside the Manager to drive competencies within the product creation process.
• The candidate must mentor and train team members.

Job Requirements

• The candidate will be required to have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or comparable professional experience.
• The role prefers candidates with specialized training or relevant experience in Technical Design, Pattern Making, or Product Development.
• The candidate must have a minimum of 8 years of industry experience, preferably within Technical Design and/or Technical Development departments.
• The candidate must be proficient in MS Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• The candidate must be proficient with Flex PLM or similar product lifecycle management software.
• The candidate will be required to demonstrate experience using Gerber, CLO, Browzwear, or related apparel software tools.
• The candidate must have experience working directly with Pattern Engineers, both internally and overseas.
• The candidate will be responsible for supporting team growth through coaching, mentoring, and training activities.
• The candidate will demonstrate strong interest and motivation in technical product development activities.
• The candidate must be self-motivated, collaborative, and demonstrate a strong sense of urgency.
• The candidate must possess strong attention to detail, organizational skills, initiative, and effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• The candidate must have the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively.
• The candidate will be required to demonstrate expertise in woven, knit, and engineered knit fabrications and related construction methods.
• The candidate must be skilled in technical communication with vendors using pattern diagrams and fit photos.
• The candidate must possess expert knowledge of grading.
• The candidate must possess strong applied understanding of the end-to-end product life cycle.
• The candidate must engage and educate cross-functional peers and leadership during fittings and product presentations.
• The candidate must work efficiently while collaborating with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• The candidate must possess excellent time management and proactive problem-solving skills.
• The candidate must demonstrate curiosity for change and learning while effectively managing ambiguity.
• 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 and physical capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to lift up to 10kg as needed.
• The candidate will be required to work in person as collaboration and office-based support are important for the role.
• The candidate will be required to perform work onsite for a minimum of 4 days per week.

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