Overview
Junior Designer – Golf Jobs in Vancouver, Canada at lululemon
Position: lululemon Junior Designer – Golf
Description & Requirements
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
As a world‑class design team, we are at the forefront of creating transformative products and experiences for our guests-especially performance athletes. We establish the creative direction for the brand through a deep understanding of athlete needs, cultural context, and the science of feel. Our work sits at the intersection of design, innovation, and advanced textiles, where raw materials are as critical as silhouette and style.
We create products distinguished by their fit, function, durability, and aesthetic, ensuring they perform at the highest level in real athletic environments. The team is responsible for designing the global product assortment, creating global colour palettes, seasonal prints and graphics, and driving material and textile choices that enhance performance. We cultivate a culture of continuous learning and growth, empowering Designers to push boundaries and reach their full potential.
the role
The Junior Designer supports the Senior Designer and Design leadership in creating performance‑driven Golf collections, with a strong emphasis on woven construction, structured design, ventilation strategies, and second‑layer development. This role is ideal for a designer who is passionate about craftsmanship, precision, and understanding how golf athletes move and perform throughout a full round of play.
You will contribute across the design process-from research and sketching through to fittings and proto review-while developing a deep understanding of golf‑specific performance needs and premium woven execution.
a day in the life
- Research and stay informed on global cultural, aesthetic, and lifestyle trends, with a focus on Golf, modern tailoring, and performance wovens
- Analyse how trends, colour, and material innovation influence the Golf category; refine and edit research through the lens of brand strategy with support from your Manager
- Under the direction and mentorship of the Senior Designer and Design leaders, create black and white sketches aligned to research, brand identity, brief intent, and IMU targets
- Develop 3D mock‑ups and in‑house prototypes to support 2D sketches, particularly exploring structured woven silhouettes, paneling, and second‑layer concepts
- Present sketches to Design leadership, clearly communicating design intent, inspiration, and golfer use cases
- Under guidance, select woven fabrics and trims from the Raw Material library, considering stretch, recovery, breathability, weight, drape, and durability
- Design with intent around perforation and ventilation, balancing performance benefits with refined, premium aesthetics
- Apply colour blocking and tonal colour stories to new, core, and carryover Golf styles, enhancing structure, silhouette, and commercial appeal
- Present coloured‑up sketches to cross‑functional partners for sketch review sign‑off, clearly articulating alignment to the brief, inspiration, and performance needs
- Under guidance, complete technical sketches detailing woven construction, materials, trims, perforation placement, layering systems, and fit
- Collaborate with Product Developers /Techincal Developers to partner and to ensure technical accuracy, feasibility, and commercial viability
- Participate in fittings under the guidance of the Senior Designer, ensuring structured garments allow for full golf‑specific movement (rotation, follow‑through, stance)
- Identify opportunities for refinement in fit, construction, and performance, and make recommendations for…
Title: Junior Designer – Golf
Company: lululemon
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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