lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company focused on creating high-performance athletic apparel. The Design Assistant will support the Design Manager and team with daily tasks, technical documentation, and market research while fostering a culture of inclusivity and personal growth.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Design Manager and team with daily tasks, acting as a vital support to ensure smooth workflow
- Create flat sketches and technical specifications for styles designed by senior team members
- Support in preparing presentations for various stages of the design process, including file setup, mock-ups, and prototypes
- Attend fittings and design/product-related meetings to capture feedback and actions
- Update overview files and line sheets to maintain accurate records
- Observe and learn from critical design work to develop your design perspective
- Stay informed of current color trends, art, fashion, design, and sport-related products through market research to keep ahead of consumer needs
Skills
- A BA, BFA, or BS in Design (or equivalent) is required
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is essential; familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Excel, Word, and Mac platforms is also required
- Experience and understanding of knitted fabrics and sweaters is highly beneficial, with experience in seamless knitwear considered a plus but not required
- An understanding of Ai design tools is beneficial but not required
- 0–2 years of industry experience is preferred
- Portfolio link or PDF to be submitted with application is preferred
Benefits
- 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)
Company Overview
Lululemon is a technical athletic apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other sweaty pursuits. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://shop.lululemon.com.
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