lululemon Director - Global Styling

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

The lululemon global styling team is dedicated to producing best-in-class performance and lifestyle outfitting. Our mission is to create ownable, on-trend, and brand-defining outfits that solidify lululemon as leaders at the intersection of performance and fashion. We strive to elevate the lululemon brand by delivering styling excellence that inspires and empowers our customers to look and feel their best in every moment of their active lives. Through collaboration, creativity, and a deep understanding of our global audience, we aim to set new standards in outfitting and strengthen our position as the go-to brand for stylish and functional apparel.

core responsibilities

The Director - Global Styling is responsible for defining the look and feel of lululemon global styling vision across all performance and lifestyle categories and delivering the creation of best-in-class creative. The content this role enables will be leveraged globally (across campaigns, studio, and website) and inform our regional styling teams.

• Elevate our global styling ethos across all creative touchpoints, delivering into lululemon's uniquely ownable styling position at the intersection of performance and lifestyle.
• Develop and define global category styling guidelines that outline the look and feel of our global styling approach across all men's and women's categories.
• Develop and deliver global seasonal styling direction, applying relevant trends to seasonal investments, in an effort to elevate the global styling direction and drive conversion in head- to-toe outfitting.
• Discover and propose styling stories and creative opportunities for campaigns and digital creative, elevating lululemon's position in styling and function and enhancing conversion opportunities through best-in-class outfitting.
• Introduce appropriate talent to the business, including a substantial roster of influential global editorial stylists and HMUA talent that drive awareness, credibility, and PR.
• Partner closely with Brand Creative and Marketing leaders on the development of brief and campaign creative in support of product styling and conversion opportunities.
• Work closely with Global Merchandising and Global Design leadership to develop a strong understanding of the product vision and investment to aid the formulation of outfitting ideas and ensure that all content is both commercially and editorially viable.
• Accountable for the management, performance, and results of multiple independent styling and styling operations teams
• Advise on timelines, resources, and needs for creative projects.

qualifications

• 8+ years within a styling leadership role, responsible for directing strategy, elevating product campaign execution, and delivering styling excellence.
• 12+ years managing, developing, and leading highly skilled and creative, independent styling teams/departments.
• Leadership experience in both campaign styling leadership and studio styling.
• Extensive experience briefing and directing external agencies in insights, creative strategy, and project delivery.
• Experience working with cross-functional global leadership partners in the development and advancement of strategic work.
• Experience working with a global brand team on creative, strategy and guidelines. Experience and confidence in driving regional cohesion, enrollment, and accepting feedback.
• Styling and creative background in athletics and editorial/fashion industries.

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 visas 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  $168,000 - $220,500 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 equity offerings , 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. #LI-Onsite #LI-KB2