Product Developer - Womens
Lululemon
Software Engineering, Product
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted on Saturday, September 9, 2023
Who we are:
lululemon is a yoga-inspired technical apparel and accessories company up to big things. The practice and
philosophy of yoga informs our overall purpose to elevate the world through the power of practice. We are
proud to be a growing global company with locations all around the world, from Vancouver to Shanghai, and
places in between. We owe our success to our innovative product, our emphasis on our stores, our
commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in.
About this team:
From concept through to the pre-production stage, Product Development is the front line regarding
communication with the finished goods vendor base, launching sketches, requesting sampling, fitting product,
and keeping an accurate data library of the life cycle of a product. Product Development is a truly cross
a functional working group that pivots to partners such as Design, Concept, Global Fit, Technical Development,
Quality, Merchandising, Finished Goods Sourcing, Raw Materials, and Go To Market operations to deliver a
commercially ready product to our buying teams.
They are strong communicators who value and develop their cross-functional relationships. This is a team of
high performers who are constantly striving to develop personally and professionally, practicing open feedback
in a trusting space. This team knows how to bring fun into their every day, prioritizing team connection and
enjoying creative sessions together.
A day in the life:
The Product Developer is responsible for driving the commercialization of the best-in-class product in partnership
with creative and strategic counterparts, balancing function, time, cost, and quality while delivering design
intent. Reference product road maps, and industry standards and leverage project management expertise to
deliver premium, functional, and innovative product fit for production.
• Complete and manage style BOM initiation
• Maintain data integrity in Flex PLM and other relevant systems
• Organize daily workflow that adheres to GTM deliverables & development timelines
• Set up and oversee the style or group of styles, with varied complexity, from concept through to production
readiness
• Educates and encourages business-oriented perspective focused on big-picture priorities
• Gain support and enrollment of the intended audience, peers, and stakeholders through both verbal and
visual communication and education
• Understands the positions of others and builds commitment to the recommended course of action
• Track and conduct risk assessments and identify High Attention Styles (HAS) based on vendor, style & material
• Present and advice on style development status at key product meetings
• Partners with cross-functional peers to optimize product through guest insights
• Collaborate with internal and external resources (Labs, vendor co-creation) to solve innovation opportunities
• Drive and influence cross-functional partners for issue resolution
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience; focused training in Technical
Design, Product Management, Product Development, or relevant experience preferred
• 5+ years minimum industry experience (preferably within the Product Development, Product Management or
Sourcing departments)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook), Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)
• Proficiency with Flex PLM or similar PLM software
Must haves:
• Strong applied comprehension of end-to-end product life cycle
• Familiarity or proficiency with Gerber Pattern Making and/or 3D software (CLO, Browzwear) is an asset
• Attention to detail, initiative, organization, strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Self-motivated, strong sense of urgency, collaborative mindset
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
• Excellent time management, organizational & problem-solving skills
• Curiosity for change & learning, capable of managing ambiguity
• Ability to lift 10kg as needed