Senior Technical Developer

<p></p><p>Senior Technical Developer<br>Posted: lululemon athletica</p><p>Salary: $105,120.00 - $157,680.00/Annually</p><p>Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent</p><p>Language: English</p><p>Start Date of Employment (Approx.): As soon as possible</p><p>Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree</p><p>Positions Available: 1</p><p>NOC Group: 5243</p><p>Job Location(s)<br>1818 Cornwall Ave<br>Vancouver, British Columbia<br>V6J 1C7 Canada</p><p>Job Description<br>About this team:</p><p>Imagine Design is the Architect of a product, and Product Development is the Engineer. From concept through to pre-production stage, Product Development is the front-line regarding communication with the finished goods vendor base, launching sketches, requesting sampling, fitting product and keeping an accurate data library of the life cycle of a product. Product Development is a truly cross functional working group that pivot to partners such as Design, Concept, Fit, Quality, Merchandising, Finished Goods Sourcing, Raw Materials and Go To Market operations to deliver a commercially ready product to our buying teams.</p><p>A day in the life:<br>The Senior Technical Developer at lululemon creates world class athletic &amp; lifestyle apparel that is acknowledged as leading in innovation, design, function, fit and quality.</p><p><br>• Responsible for prototype management, style number &amp; colorway creation</p><p>• Maintain data integrity in Flex PLM</p><p>• Organize daily work-flow that adheres to GTM deliverables &amp; development timelines</p><p>• Develop and create tech packs in Flex PLM to communicate requirements for Design aesthetic, fit, and construction engineering</p><p>• Manage the product class seasonal costing excellence by advising on material choices &amp; yield, construction methods, &amp; vendor suitability while maintaining lululemon quality standards</p><p>• Measure and review proto samples based on submitted tech pack</p><p>• Lead fittings &amp; presentations: Measure, evaluate fit sample submit (construction, execution), present style history, advise required fit and construction corrections discussed for assigned styles</p><p>• Ensure construction and fit consistency across product class according to established brand guidelines</p><p>• Spec and analyze garments to determine compliance of measurements, workmanship, construction direction, and maintain fit intent</p><p>Qualifications:</p><p>• 4 Year BA Degree with focused training in Technical Design, Patternmaking or relevant experience</p><p>• Proficiency in MS office (Excel/Word/Outlook), Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)</p><p>• 8 - 10 years minimum industry experience (preferably within the Technical Design and/or Patternmaking Departments)</p><p>• Proficiency with Flex PLM or similar PLM software</p><p>• Familiarity or proficiency with Gerber Pattern Making and/or 3D software (CLO, Browzwear) is an asset</p><p>• Exposure to International production; Domestic production would be an asset</p><p>• Experience working directly with Pattern Engineers (Internal and Overseas)</p><p>• Knowledge of garment construction methods in multiple fabrications (woven, knit, &amp; engineered knits) and product categories</p><p></p><p>Must haves:</p><p>• Driven by the technical aspect of the product creation process</p><p>• Attention to detail, initiative, organization, strong verbal &amp; written communication skills</p><p>• Ability to manage multiple tasks &amp; competing priorities</p><p>• Comprehensive knowledge of fabric, construction, draping, graphic &amp; dye techniques</p><p>• Skilled at technical communication with vendors via pattern diagrams &amp; fit photos</p><p>• Expert knowledge of Grading</p><p>• Strong applied comprehension of end to end product life cycle</p><p>*Comprehensive benefits package including extended medical, dental, disability, &amp; RRSP matching and performance based bonus available. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and support in relocation costs for qualified candidates not residing in Vancouver. The employee is eligible for performance based salary increases &amp; bonuses.</p><br><p></p>