Senior Pattern Engineer - Elite Athlete Performance

Senior Pattern Engineer - Elite Athlete Performance

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.

Advanced Innovation – Elite Athlete Performance Pattern Engineer

As the Advanced Innovation – Elite Athlete Performance Pattern Engineer, you will blend an artistic eye for design with a technical engineering mindset. You require strong visualization skills to translate between 2D and 3D, as well as the ability to solve problems in a creative and innovative way. You will be responsible for helping to shape groundbreaking performance apparel by turning sketches into patterns and subsequently into real apparel prototypes and 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 will exceed our athletes’ expectations using your technical expertise in pattern engineering and advanced apparel construction to deliver incomparable performance products following the design intent.

What You’ll Do

Pattern Engineering Excellence : Expertise in technical pattern engineering and best practices that lead towards apparel prototypes that demonstrate the fit, performance, function, and innovation intent.

Pattern Engineering Process : Lead the pattern development process through both digital and hands‑on make to inform decision making throughout the innovation creation process in parallel advising and drafting required pattern updates and corrections from physical to final product delivery, ensuring excellence in performance, fit, function, and aesthetic intent is maintained without compromise.

Collaborative Problem‑Solving : As our senior pattern engineer, you will identify and provide innovative construction and fit solutions for athletes across different activities. Working cross‑functionally with key Elite Athlete Performance teams consisting of Design, Research, Athlete Testing, Raw Materials, Sports Marketing to ideate, refine, and evolve product concepts, always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Drive New Methods‑of‑Construction : Working in lockstep with our Elite Athlete Performance designers and concept creators you will engineer and draft patterns by leveraging digital tools delivering advanced constructions that lead to ownable propositions for the brand.

Talent Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing : Share your 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 alongside cross‑functional teams within Product Innovation; Design, Concept Creation, including Pattern Engineering, Research, and Labs, to ensure seamless integration of new ideas into the product pipeline.

What You Bring

• A deep passion for developing innovative, performance and functionally led apparel that redefines the on‑body experience of elite athlete apparel.
• Comprehensive knowledge in pattern engineering, fit, and construction with a clear understanding of the athletics market and its culture.
• Expertise in performance product construction, trims, materials, and apparel manufacturing with a keen eye for the finest details.
• A collaborative mindset, eager to work across teams to bring your ideas to life.
• Experience in leading pattern engineering process from concept to final product, including pressure testing your patterns through fittings and wear‑testing.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas in a clear, inspiring way.
• A commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing to help elevate the team’s collective talent.

Requisite Education & Experience

Must Haves

Additional Notes

Immigration support is potentially available for this role.

Compensation And Benefits Package

Lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay‑for‑performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. 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 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.

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 as In‑Person under our SSC Workplace Policy :

In‑Person

In‑Person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Retail

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