lululemon · 1 week ago
Color Design Manager - Footwear
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $155K/yr
8+ years expLululemon is an innovative performance apparel company specializing in yoga, running, and training gear. The Color Design Manager for Footwear will lead the color vision and create seasonal color palettes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product innovation and storytelling.
ApparelE-CommerceFitnessLifestyleSporting GoodsWellness
Responsibilities
Lead the color vision for lululemon footwear, translating cultural, aesthetic and global guest trends into strategic color narratives in collaboration with senior leadership
Create and manage seasonal footwear color palettes that complement apparel assortments ensuring a cohesive and elevated seasonal expression informed by footwear expertise
Develop and drive cohesive color stories across performance and lifestyle footwear that align with the brand’s creative and business strategies
Partner with the cross-functional team to deliver compelling visual assets and execute color across materials considering fabric, finish and treatment to advance product innovation and support seasonal storytelling
Support the Director strategically by creating decks and Miro boards to present and share color concepts for the line plan
Remain hands-on in mainline design work collaborating closely with the color design team and leading by example to ensure creative excellence
Lead and develop a team of designers to excel both creatively and professionally. Partner with the Director to recruit, train and mentor talent supporting employee growth through performance management and career pathing
Manage and assign seasonal workloads in partnership with the Director establishing efficient workflows, milestones and timelines to support GTM (go-to-market) milestones and ensure timely delivery
Collaborate closely with Material, Product design, Merchandising and Development partners to strengthen creative alignment and execution across categories
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years of experience
BA, BFA or BS in Design required (or equivalent)
Proficient in Adobe Suite (In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Design Skills - To creatively conceptualize, design and apply aesthetically pleasing color systems, that are uniquely lululemon, using a blend of artistic vision, technical expertise and industry / Footwear Color knowledge
Communication - Clearly articulate design ideas and concepts to the team, stakeholders and cross functional partners, both verbally and visually
Aesthetic Intelligence - Understand and appreciate the nuances of design. Inspired by and aware of the global fashion/art/design landscape
Innovative Thinking - Generate new ideas, processes and solutions that push the boundaries of product creation
Global market Understanding and Brand Alignment - Translate global fashion trends and consumer behaviors into designs that align and enhance brand's identity and reputation
Delegation & Project Management - Organize and set priorities and effectively delegate tasks and responsibilities to empower Designers to produce high quality work, in accordance with GTM milestones
Team Building & Collaboration - fostering a sense of unity, shared purpose and an innovative environment where team members feel valued and contribute ideas
Coaching & Mentoring - Offering guidance and feedback to help team members grow and develop, providing constructive feedback to improve performance
Vision & Enrollment - Sharing ideas in a way that inspires action and articulates an inspiring picture of what the team can achieve
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
lululemon
Lululemon is a technical athletic apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other sweaty pursuits.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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2014-08-08Post Ipo Equity
2007-07-27IPO
Leadership Team
Calvin McDonald
CEO
Meghan Frank
Chief Financial Officer
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