lululemon Senior Art Director (Athletic)- Los Angeles

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

lululemon Brand Creative is the soul of our brand. Our focus is on imagining and delivering a radical new vision of wellbeing to the world-one centered on movement and mindfulness.

core responsibilities

Creative Oversight:

• Conceptualize campaign vision, original graphics, copy, and content across channel and integrated marketing needs
• Category expert, who drives a deep understanding of insights to create cut through creative
• Develop Creative Briefs, Strategy and Execution based on collaboration with cross-functional partners (marketing, strategy, product, R&D)
• Identifies Brand Creative opportunities for consistency across channel
• Drives concept to execution of brand and product storytelling opportunities across channel (insight into creative)
• Manages and directs Tier 2 & 3 creative agencies and contractors
• Develops Visual Centres (Regional/Global)
• Aware of brand & campaign performance and can interpret data to influence creative strategies and executions
• Responsible for influencing and collaborating with cross-functional teammates
• Define presentation strategy and approaches, styles and techniques to help deliver buy-in from cross functional partners
• Organize and lead cross-functional ideation sessions to help build the creative brief

Planning and Resourcing:

• Oversee management of project creative, team coordination, and ensure delivery of high quality production
• Define team/project timelines, facilitate progress and ensure all projects successfully reach their goals
• Key input on project/initiative and resource needs for yearly planning (AOP)
• Responsible for executing projects on-time and on-budget
• Develops and Drives Creative Initiatives based on Creative Project Needs

Management:

• Identifies opportunities for professional development growth to the team
• Inspires team - Pushes methods, creative processes and thinking (brand storytelling, and differentiation)

qualifications

• Conceptual thinker, Creative Force & Collaborator
• Naturally partners with Copy Creative leads and team
• Expert in Art Direction (Campaign, Brand ID, Shoot, Production, Film, Digital)
• High level team leadership, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Experienced in team professional career development and management
• Advanced timeline management & team coordination skills
• Brand & Integrated Marketing Expert
• Executive Presentation Skills
• Approves project level budgets, timelines & resources
• Drives Cross-functional Collaboration & Influencer
• Excellent Verbal & Written Skills (creative and comms)
• Expert in turning a guest insight into impactful creative
• Visual Curator w/Strong Creative Vision
• Exceptional typographic, layout & prototyping skills
• Creative with pulse on latest cultural, design, fashion and tech trends
• Well-versed in current creative software
• 8-12 years of experience
• BA, BFA Arts/Fine Arts
• Agency OR Client-side Experience
• 8+ Years of Agency oversight
• Managed a team of 5+ direct reports
• Global experience

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously.

additional notes

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this role.

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time for this role.

compensation and benefits package

lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from  $144,100- 189,000 USD annually ; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and, subject to program eligibility requirements.  

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• 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)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

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