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.
about this team
Global Retail Design collaborates and co-creates with internal business units to develop, innovate and evolve retail experiential concepts, retail store design, and retail fixture design that embody the unique lululemon experience. The team is responsible for the establishment, governance and maintenance of global store design principles, guidelines and prototypical templates to ensure consistent design cues reinforce a strong experiential brand identity. Through clarity, focus, and coordination, we support business strategies and elevate the guest experience through retail design innovation.
core responsibilities
The Designer - Retail Brand Creative is responsible for creating compelling retail concepts and physical brand experiences that translate campaign narratives into globally scalable design solutions.
Reporting to the Senior Art Director, you combine conceptual thinking with exceptional creative craft to concept and shape windows, retail touchpoints, pop-ups, and experiential moments. You help bring the future of lululemon retail to life through thoughtful storytelling, beautiful execution, and close collaboration across the Global Retail Design Studio. This role requires strong conceptual thinking, exceptional design skills, and the ability to guide creative from initial vision through prototyping and global rollout.
- Translate campaign narratives into physical experiences
- Produce sketches, renderings, mood boards, presentations and design packages
- Explore materials, lighting, graphics and storytelling
- Collaborate with Retail Design to integrate creative into architecture
- Partner with Product, Brand Marketing and VM as part of the broader team
- Support prototyping and creative testing
- Research fashion, retail, architecture, culture and emerging technologies
- Bring energy, form pin-ups to creative critiques and discussion
qualifications
- 3-5 years in retail, experiential, environmental, or spatial design ideally within a premium consumer, sports, fashion or lifestyle brand
- Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual excellence
- Degree in architecture, interior design, industrial design, spatial design, or a related discipline
- Experience working with agencies, fabricators, and production partners
- Proficient in SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, and 3D visualization
- Understanding of materials and brand experience
- Passion for physical retail and brand experience
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 notes
Authorization to work in Canada is required 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 $71,400 - $93,800 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 arrangement
In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week. #LI-Onsite #LI-KB2
