Director, Footwear Innovation
Lululemon Athletica, Portland, OR, United States
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. core responsibilities
Lead innovative footwear manufacturing, materials, and process solutions to reduce environmental impact as part of lululemon's Be Planet initiative. Direct the Be Planet footwear team, including roadmap, project briefs, workload allocation, timelines, budget (OPEX and CAPEX), intellectual property filings, and transition of knowledge/education/technologies to mainline. Partner with the Footwear Innovation VP to develop, own, and direct the Be Planet footwear innovation pillar. Champion, communicate, and be a storyteller of Be Planet innovation work through presentations, tools, and innovation manuals. Ensure cross-functional partners including product development, design, sourcing, merchandising, wear testing, and external vendors/researchers have up-to-date information/education on project and collaborations. Direct Be Planet team to adhere with go-to-market deadlines. Ensure the innovation process runs in parallel with all dates and gates, tracking concept readiness and communicating updates to cross-functional teams. Partner with enterprise and mainline leaders to ensure alignment between workstreams. Collaborate with Research for You and Unparalleled Feel leaders to translate and transition Be Planet findings into technologies and solutions. Ensure Be Planet intellectual property fillings are strategic, accurate, and properly filed. Coach and advise team members through personal development plans and career pathways. Up to 10% of telecommuting is permitted. 40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Up to 10% Domestic & International travel required. qualifications
Must have a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Textile Engineering or a related field, plus 10 years of experience in materials innovation. Alternatively, will accept Doctorate degree or foreign equivalent in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Textile Engineering or a related field plus 7 years of experience in materials innovation. Of the required experience, must have 7 years of experience in: Designing sports performance footwear textiles (knits, wovens, nonwovens), polymers, and sustainable alternatives; and Working in product engineering with a focus on sustainability and green chemistry. Of the required experience, must have 5 years of experience in: Footwear product creation and innovation processes; Researching materials, manufacturing, and performance research findings (human and mechanical) and applying findings to create commercialized sports products; Working with circular economy principles and carbon footprint reduction strategies, including Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), and carbon accounting practices; Working with sustainable materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies in the footwear industry; Working with regulators’ traceability, and certification requirements. 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
Authorisation to work in USA 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 teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this positionis from $225,750.00 - $245,750.00
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 Parenthood top-up Extensive catalog of development course offerings People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few) #DNI #LI-DNI 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 are important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week. Only 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 ataccommodations@lululemon.com . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.
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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. core responsibilities
Lead innovative footwear manufacturing, materials, and process solutions to reduce environmental impact as part of lululemon's Be Planet initiative. Direct the Be Planet footwear team, including roadmap, project briefs, workload allocation, timelines, budget (OPEX and CAPEX), intellectual property filings, and transition of knowledge/education/technologies to mainline. Partner with the Footwear Innovation VP to develop, own, and direct the Be Planet footwear innovation pillar. Champion, communicate, and be a storyteller of Be Planet innovation work through presentations, tools, and innovation manuals. Ensure cross-functional partners including product development, design, sourcing, merchandising, wear testing, and external vendors/researchers have up-to-date information/education on project and collaborations. Direct Be Planet team to adhere with go-to-market deadlines. Ensure the innovation process runs in parallel with all dates and gates, tracking concept readiness and communicating updates to cross-functional teams. Partner with enterprise and mainline leaders to ensure alignment between workstreams. Collaborate with Research for You and Unparalleled Feel leaders to translate and transition Be Planet findings into technologies and solutions. Ensure Be Planet intellectual property fillings are strategic, accurate, and properly filed. Coach and advise team members through personal development plans and career pathways. Up to 10% of telecommuting is permitted. 40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m. Up to 10% Domestic & International travel required. qualifications
Must have a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Textile Engineering or a related field, plus 10 years of experience in materials innovation. Alternatively, will accept Doctorate degree or foreign equivalent in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Textile Engineering or a related field plus 7 years of experience in materials innovation. Of the required experience, must have 7 years of experience in: Designing sports performance footwear textiles (knits, wovens, nonwovens), polymers, and sustainable alternatives; and Working in product engineering with a focus on sustainability and green chemistry. Of the required experience, must have 5 years of experience in: Footwear product creation and innovation processes; Researching materials, manufacturing, and performance research findings (human and mechanical) and applying findings to create commercialized sports products; Working with circular economy principles and carbon footprint reduction strategies, including Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), and carbon accounting practices; Working with sustainable materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies in the footwear industry; Working with regulators’ traceability, and certification requirements. 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
Authorisation to work in USA 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 teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this positionis from $225,750.00 - $245,750.00
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 Parenthood top-up Extensive catalog of development course offerings People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few) #DNI #LI-DNI 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 are important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week. Only 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 ataccommodations@lululemon.com . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.
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