Senior Pattern Engineer, Elite Athlete Performance

Overview

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.

At lululemon, we\'re shaping the future of elite athletic performance apparel, created to perform on the world stage. As the Advanced Innovation – Elite Athlete Performance Pattern Engineer, you blend an artistic eye for design with a technical engineering mindset. You should have strong visualization skills to translate between 2D and 3D, and the ability to solve problems in creative and innovative ways. You will help shape groundbreaking performance apparel by turning sketches into patterns and prototypes, ensuring our top athletes are enabled during the world\'s most high-profile moments in sport. You will support the delivery of transformative product that exceeds athletes\' expectations using your technical expertise in pattern engineering and advanced apparel construction to deliver incomparable performance products following the design intent.

Bringing visionary product ideas to life, you\'ll integrate new pattern engineering methods and construction techniques with Design and Concept Creation to shape apparel that meets the exact specifications of elite lululemon athletes. Your ability to manage multiple streams of work, lead with confidence in an ambiguous environment, and continuously push the boundaries of fit and construction will be essential. At the core of your role, you\'ll drive and manage the pattern engineering of products through a unique timeline that shapes products that meet and exceed brand and athlete expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Pattern Engineering Excellence : Expertise in technical pattern engineering and best practices that lead toward apparel prototypes demonstrating fit, performance, function, and innovation intent.
• Pattern Engineering Process : Lead the pattern development process through digital and hands-on make to inform decisions throughout the innovation creation process, advising and drafting required pattern updates and corrections from physical to final product delivery, ensuring excellence in performance, fit, function, and aesthetic intent.
• Collaborative Problem-Solving : Identify and provide innovative construction and fit solutions for athletes across activities. Work cross-functionally with Design, Research, Athlete Testing, Raw Materials, and Sports Marketing to ideate, refine, and evolve product concepts.
• Drive New Methods-of-Construction : Engineer and draft patterns by leveraging digital tools with Elite Athlete Performance designers to deliver advanced constructions that lead to ownable brand propositions.
• Talent Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing : Share expertise with teammates, helping them grow and develop their knowledge and skills. Foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment that elevates the entire team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work with cross-functional teams within Product Innovation (Design, Concept Creation, Pattern Engineering, Research, Labs) to ensure seamless integration of ideas into the product pipeline.

What You Bring

Requisite Education & Experience

Must Haves

Additional Notes

Immigration support is potentially available for this role.

Compensation and Benefits

lululemon\'s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy. The typical hiring range for this position is from $119,200 – 156,500 CAD annually. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary based on knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our annual bonus program. Benefits include extended health and dental, mental health plans, paid time off, retirement plan matching, employee discount, fitness & yoga classes, parenthood top-up, development course offerings, and networks / mentorship programs. Some benefits and incentives have eligibility requirements and may change at any time.

Workplace arrangement

This role is classified as In-Person under our SSC Workplace Policy. In-Person; minimum 4 days per week onsite.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statements and accommodations : lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Applicants can email accommodations@lululemon.com with the position title, location, and nature of the request.

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