Design Director, Men's 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. DESIGN AS A DRIVER OF lululemon From its inception, lululemon has always sought to create clothes that are both functional, and technically beautiful. As designers, we embrace the notion that "why" we make something is just as important as "what" we are making. Our design philosophy is grounded in creating well-crafted clothing that feels great to wear, fits perfectly and provides a solution for modern living. An Opportunity to Redefine How The World Dresses Just as our black stretchy pants ultimately led to the creation of the athleisure wear category and an entirely new way of dressing, we believe lululemon has the global reach and reputation to do it again We believe we are experiencing a moment in time where women and men all over the world are reconsidering what they want to wear. Fundamentally, re-evaluating the role clothing will play in helping them live the lives they want to live. We seek a Design Director, Men’s Performance to inspire and lead a talented team of designers & in partnership with our Women’s, Footwear, & Concepts teams, to build a singular POV across Performance apparel that is distinctly lululemon but has never been imagined or crafted before. TITLE Director, Design, Men’s Performance LOCATION The role will be based in Vancouver, BC. REPORTING STRUCTURE **Areas of Focus**: The Mens Performance Director will oversee teams working on Run, Train, Yoga, Tennis, Golf, Hike, Swim. **Reporting + Direct Reports**: The role is a direct report into our VP, Design Men’s and will oversee a team of 10. **Peer Relationships**: The Director, Design Men’s Performance will work closely with their Mens Casual counterpart as well as with Women’s Design and Concept Design. A day in the life - Under the direction and mentorship of the VP, Men’s Design, create & execute the vision for Men’s Performance Design. Lead seasonal & long-term vision for Men’s Performance Design - Lead a team of experienced designers focusing on silhouette, fabric, trim & technology. Give clear directions, enabling the team to innovate. - Partner across Merchandising, Innovation, Product Development and beyond to build a strategy of how to grow our mainline business, evolve franchises and push forward key innovations. - Ensure creative direction is supported through line plan creation, seasonal sketch and protype reviews to execute design intent. - Technical understanding of performance fabrics in both knits and wovens and ability to clearly brief the raw materials team for development. - Partner with Merchandising teams to create awareness of how the line is currently performing in store. - Consistent focus on developing the team, nurturing creative talent. CANDIDATE CRITERIA - "Must-Haves" A Deep Understanding of Men’s Performance Design. Have an in-depth knowledge of fit, form, function & trend relevant product. You have a strong taste level towards the foundations of making beautiful product. You are able to see the current opportunities within lululemon’s product to elevate & create newness. Ability to lead our Men’s Performance Design team towards a new vision, with a focus towards creating industry leading product. You have a strength in designing product for large organizations, with a deep understanding of performance product across a range of activities. You appreciate the need to balance form with function, creating product that can solve the unmet needs of our guests. Proven & Gifted Leader. You have many years’ experience leading teams. You look to achieve goals through your people, bringing to life both our business & each individual's best. Teamwork and clear communication are essential. Creating Inclusive Environments. You value the experience and opinion of everyone. You create space for those to be shared. Strong Business Acumen. You have a clear track record of growing businesses in terms of developing new product through vision to execution. You balance commerciality and future thinking. **Qualifications**: - 12-15 years minimum experience required, combining industry experience and people management - An understanding in 3D design - Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Excel, Word, Mac platform - Proficient in Adobe Illustrator - BA, BFA or BS in Design required (or equivalent) must haves - Acknowledge the presence of choice in ev