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lululemon · 3 days ago

Senior Pattern Engineer - Elite Athlete Performance

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

CAD$119K/yr - CAD$156K/yr

8+ years exp

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company focused on creating transformational products for athletic pursuits. The Advanced Innovation – Elite Athlete Performance Pattern Engineer will blend design and technical engineering skills to develop groundbreaking performance apparel for elite athletes, ensuring excellence in fit and function through collaboration and innovation.

ApparelE-CommerceFitnessLifestyleSporting GoodsWellness

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Expertise in technical pattern engineering and best practices that lead towards apparel prototypes that demonstrate the fit, performance, function, and innovation intent

Lead the pattern development process through both digital and hands-on make to inform decision making throughout the innovation creation process in parallel advising and drafting required pattern updates and corrections from physical to final product delivery, ensuring excellence in performance, fit, function, and aesthetic intent is maintained without compromise

Identify and provide innovative construction and fit solutions for athletes across different activities

Working in lockstep with our Elite Athlete Performance designers and concept creators you will engineer and draft patterns by leveraging digital tools delivering advanced constructions that lead to ownable propositions for the brand

Share your expertise with teammates, helping them grow and develop their knowledge and skills

Work alongside cross-functional teams within Product Innovation; Design, Concept Creation, including Pattern Engineering, Research, and Labs, to ensure seamless integration of new ideas into the product pipeline

Qualification

Pattern EngineeringPerformance Apparel ConstructionGerber Pattern Making3D Software CLO3D Software BrowzwearAthlete Product TestingCollaborationCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Apparel Pattern Engineer and/or advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience

Minimum of 8 of experience in the performance apparel industry

High profile communication and influencing skills, including the ability to interact and update leaders on status to ensure alignment

Expert knowledge of knowledge with Gerber Pattern Making and/or 3D software (CLO, Browzwear), and materials is highly preferred. Including product creation software and tools

Proficient understanding of athlete product testing best practices, product planning and logistics, process planning, and with strong communication skills. Adjust to changing circumstances and adapt to ensure product excellence

In-depth understanding of the GTM calendar dates and gates, with the ability to adjust project plans based on compressed timelines/ Athlete and Business needs

The ability to travel 30% of the time

A deep passion for developing innovative, performance and functionally led apparel that redefines the on-body experience of elite athlete apparel

Comprehensive knowledge in pattern engineering, fit, and construction with a clear understanding of the athletics market and its culture

Expertise in performance product construction, trims, materials, and apparel manufacturing with a keen eye for the finest details

A collaborative mindset, eager to work across teams to bring your ideas to life

Experience in leading pattern engineering process from concept to final product, including pressure testing your patterns through fittings and wear-testing

Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas in a clear, inspiring way

A commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing to help elevate the team's collective talent