Design Assistant - Women's Outerwear

Lululemon Athletica View all jobs

  • Canada
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Description & Requirementswho we arelululemon 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 teamThe OTW design team is a diverse team of creative and strategic thinkers, who are future thinking, detail-orientated and solution focussed. They are at the forefront of activewear and aware of macro lifestyle and fashion trends and how this relates to the active industry. They are passionate about Run, Train & Yoga and fulfilling every guest needs in their wardrobes. 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 everyday, prioritising team connection and enjoying sweat & creative sessions together.core responsibilities
  • Support the creation of OTW-driven product by assisting with day-to-day design tasks across items, full looks, features, and silhouettes.
  • Help create flat sketches and technical drawings that accurately reflect design intent, garment construction, and pattern details.
  • Create and maintain colour sketches and overviews.
  • Help prepare files, mock-ups, prototypes, and presentation materials for key seasonal gates.
  • Attend fittings to capture notes on construction, pattern adjustments, and silhouette refinement.
  • Assist in dressing mannequins and organizing samples to support storytelling and design reviews.
  • Maintain and update overview files, line sheets, VLPs and seasonal documentation for team alignment.
  • Support sample review by checking construction accuracy and ensuring pattern execution matches design intent.
  • Collaborate with and support Designers to keep information flowing and projects moving.
  • Shadow senior design work to learn construction principles, pattern logic, and how full looks are built.
  • Develop your emerging design point of view through hands-on work and guided mentorship
  • Own the sample fabric ordering process
  • Maintaining the digital Outerwear construction library on Illustrator (we have detail views and x-ray views of our constructions for tech packing purposes)
what you'll experience:
  • Guest insights, cultural signals, trend research, and wear-testing into a product that enhances both experience and expression.
  • Observing runway, lifestyle, and art references into a refined, brand-right aesthetic that feels modern and relevant.
  • Own a curated assortment of styles aligned to your level and the complexity of the category.
  • Participation in fit sessions, collaborating with technical design and sample rooms to sculpt silhouettes through draping, mock-ups, and iteration.
  • Partnership cross-functionally with product development, raw materials, colour, merchandising, sourcing, and design operations to ensure cohesion from idea to execution.
  • Exposure to top-tier, expressive design assets-concept sketches, CADs, tech packs, and BOMs-that support premium product outcomes.
  • Engagement in key reviews and feedback moments, translating insight into thoughtful design evolution.
  • Studying the balance of aesthetics, comfort, and support that feels confident, modern, and considered.
you bring:
  • A strong foundation in what's in trend, with an intuitive understanding of design, trends, and culture.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, iterative environment-open to feedback and energized by collaboration.
  • A curious, exploratory mindset, driven by materiality, innovation, and problem-solving.
  • Highly organized and solution-driven.
  • Knowledge of pattern drafting, garment construction, and sewing wovens as well as knits.
  • Clear visual and verbal communication skills
  • A commitment to inclusive, thoughtful design-creating products that feels supportive and empowering on diverse bodies.
  • Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator for technical sketching and Photoshop/generative AI for visual storytelling.
  • A refined eye for proportion, detail, and balance, aligned with a modern, elevated brand aesthetic.
qualifications
  • 0-2 years of design experience, ideally with internship experience
  • Strong sketching and CAD skills; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
  • Interest in 3D design tools and emerging technologies, including generative AI.
  • Experience working within global development calendars and with offshore manufacturing partners.
  • A genuine commitment to an inclusive product and an inclusive design culture.
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 notesImmigration support is potentially available for this role.compensation and benefits packagelululemon'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 $55,300-72,600 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 arrangementIn-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.#LI-Onsite #LI-JV1Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.The use of AI tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, DeepSeek, or any other AI-assisted software, is strictly prohibited during the interview process. This includes, AI-generated responses, content creation, or any form of automated assistance in live interviews, case studies, technical assessments, or written submissions.At lululemon, we are committed to privacy, integrity, transparency, and ethical hiring practices. Our commitment to responsible AI ensures that proprietary information is protected and that all hiring decisions are based on an individual's own skills, judgment, and expertise without AI assistance. Any use of AI during the interview process will result in immediate disqualification. lululemon reserves the right to use AI detection tools to verify the authenticity of candidate responses.

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