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

The Agile Retail team manages the strategy and programming for outlets, pop up stores, and tests future innovative retail concepts. Based at the Store Support Centre in Vancouver, BC (SSC) and with members throughout North America, the Agile Retail team is responsible for SSC to store communications, creating strategies for future growth with new initiatives to develop, test and learn, and evolve existing and new formats and programs to support the demands of a dynamic retail environment and growing store fleet. This team is a key pillar in lululemon's strategy of expanding the portfolio and achieving strategic business objectives across North America and beyond.

The Agile Retail Store Design and Construction team is responsible for the architectural layout planning, store design and construction of all North American pop-up stores, pop-up outlets and Agile Retail Innovative Concept stores for lululemon. While delivering on the company's strategic growth plans through highly efficient operating standards and the focus of sweat, grow, connect as manifested through the execution of the brand's pinnacle expression: the physical retail store. Through clarity, accuracy, and efficiency we support the business ambitions and enhance guest experience while delivering consistent design queues to reinforce a strong experiential brand identity.

JOB SUMMARY

• Executing prototypical branded design standards to all Agile Concepts (pop-up stores and pop-up outlets) within North American portfolio, not specific to sub-regional limitations, coordinating all aspects of store layout and design implementation and execution
• Accountable for the accuracy, buildability, quality and timeliness of all drawings and documentation related to the design for stores
• Upholds and preserves lululemon's brand image and global design consistency, following agile retail standards and specifications in conjunction with our mainline design and playbook standards

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Upon internal Kick-off from the Agile Leasing Team, the Store Design Planner, produces in-house test fits and fixture layouts in conjunction with identified product strategy, and prepares Schematic design packages for Visual Merchandising and Manager approval. Reviews all site surveys, interprets tenant criteria and permitting requirements for the project
• Delivers signed-off layouts and Schematic design packages to external team and then partners with, coordinates and manages internal (IT, AP, BOH, Brand, etc) and external (Architect, MEPS, lighting, fixture, etc.) partners to ensure the development of all drawing sets are accurate, meets quality standards, building codes, health and safety regulations, and are on time and are on budget from project start to finish, ensuring acquisition of all permits and approvals
• Plan checks drawing sets with Manager, Agile Retail Store Design & Construction to ensure design intent is being followed.
• Coordinates all fixture ordering and quote requests with external fixture vendors
• Responsible to develop and build all design presentations as required for cross-functional enrollment and senior level alignment
• Liaises and presents projects to internal and external partners to gain permissions and approval (e.g. Presentations of concept to landlords, etc.), acting as point of contact for all design and architectural issues raised from all third party and landlord contacts and feeding this information and any resulting effect on projects back to members of the business and Agile team
• Reporting of design project progress and updates to Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-3 years' experience in retail store space planning and design, or architectural and/or design consultancy practices
• Fluent in AutoCAD, InDesign, Excel. Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, Smartsheet a bonus.
• Familiarity with basic building codes or construction practices.
• Familiar with store development processes, vendor management, and maintaining client relationships.
• Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate actively and proactively with others in a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to effectively manage tasks of varying complexities, strong ability to drive projects forward, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Analytical, communication and organizational skills, strong written and oral communication abilities
• Detail oriented problem solver who can employ leadership, critical thinking and time management skills and can work effectively both independently and on teams
• Proactive in approach and very organized
• Highly motivated, creative, detail oriented and solution focused
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Confidence in dealing with people (internal and external) and resolving issues diplomatically
• Strong ability to organize, set priorities, and manage multiple projects on tight deadlines
• Needs to embody agility and manage through ambiguity, every day
• Thrives in the work of strategy, alignment, execution, review and evolution
• Quickly understands cross functional work patterns and pinpoints opportunities for increased efficiencies

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 Package

lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this positionis from $81,500 -107,000 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
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Compensation and Benefits Package lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this positionis from $81,500 -107,000 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 arrangement

This role is classified asHybridunder 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.

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