Design Assistant - Accessories, Special Projects

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

The Accessories Design team creates product that supports a modern, versatile wardrobe, balancing activity-specific solutions with foundational pieces designed for everyday wear. With a focus on elevated design thinking, technical innovation, and refined craftsmanship, the work is grounded in movement and function. Working in close partnership with Development, Technical Design, Materials, Sourcing, and Merchandising, the team translates creative intent into highly considered, performance-led product. This highly collaborative process connects concept to construction, ensuring each piece reflects lululemon’s design DNA while advancing the aesthetic through innovative materials, precision fit, and purposeful detailing. Designing within this space requires strong knowledge across multiple product types and a forward-thinking, solutions-oriented mindset. The work balances creativity with technical precision, ensuring product performs as intended while meeting the highest standards of quality, function, and design integrity.

core responsibilities

Research and stay informed of relevant global cultural and aesthetic trends, and global guest preferences

Partner closely with Designers and Senior Designers across multiple product types, helping bring seasonal concepts to life from initial idea through to final product. Create and maintain colour deliverables to capture the final coloured assortment to handover to cross functional partners

Create and maintain sketches, CADs, line sheets, and presentation materials that clearly communicate design intent, construction, materials, and functionality

Support Designers or Senior Designers by taking detailed notes during fittings and updating styles accordingly, and develop a thorough understanding of all styles

Systematically manage files, documents, and accurate records and notes, in order to support the Design team

Maintain and organize the design space, sample library and keep track of inspirational samples

Contribute to a collaborative, positive team environment while continuing to grow your creative voice, technical skills, and design confidence

Contribute to research and inspiration across accessories, movement, and modern lifestyle,bringing fresh perspective into the design process.

qualifications

0 – 2 years industry experience is required

BA, BFA or BS in Design (or equivalent)

Proficient in Adobe Suite (In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Design skills - support the team in creating product that is aesthetically pleasing, functional and commercially viable. This includes supporting the team in creating mock-ups, relevant note taking during fittings and updating styles

Communication - clearly articulate design ideas and concepts to the team, stakeholders and cross functional partners, both verbally and visually. It also involves listening and incorporating feedback

Innovative Thinking - generate new ideas, processes and solutions that push the boundaries of product creation. It involves thinking outside of the box to produce fresh, innovative ideas

Organizational skills - systematically manage files, documents, research and inspirational samples, and keeping accurate records and notes, in order to support the design team

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

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 $59,800 – $78,500 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