Senior Footwear Developer Performance Running [FORTUNE]

Company: Lululemon

Industry: Private

Employment Type:- Full Time

Work Hours:-  8 Hours

Locations:- USA

Full Job Description:-

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 The Role

As a Senior Footwear Developer for performance running, you will lead the development of innovative, performance-driven running footwear. You will collaborate closely with design, merchandising, and sourcing teams to create high-performance footwear that meets consumer needs and drives brand growth. This role focuses on bringing footwear concepts from ideation through commercialization, ensuring technical excellence, cost-efficiency, and alignment with lululemons performance goals.

  • Successful launch of performance running footwear products on time and within budget.
  • Achievement of technical, cost, and performance targets.
  • Positive feedback from athletes and wear testers.
  • Demonstrated innovation in footwear design and materials.
  • Effective collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams + factory partners

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, merchandising and manufacturing, to deliver innovative and market-leading products from concept to commercialization
  • Provide expertise on performance running technologies, materials, and construction techniques ensuring that product design aligns with technical feasibility, cost targets, and performance requirements.
  • Test and evaluate prototypes in collaboration with weartesting and biomechanics experts to optimize product performance. Drive iterations on fit, performance, and aesthetics based on feedback from athletes and testers.
  • Troubleshoot technical challenges during the development phase to ensure manufacturability and scalability of designs.
  • Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions to stakeholders, providing clear updates on development milestones.
  • Maintain strong relationships with manufacturing partners to ensure comprehensive understanding of running business strategies and collaborate on delivery of design vision, tech pack clarity, and the development and commercialization of performance running product.
  • Analyze running industry trends and consumer insights to inform development strategies.
  • Ensure adherence to predetermined timelines and gates, actively tracking progress and keeping the team aligned. Regularly update and align leadership on project status and milestones to maintain transparency and strategic direction.
  • Oversee projects to meet costing, performance, and manufacturing targets specific to performance running footwear, while ensuring alignment with design intent and merchandising brief requirements.

Qualifications

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  • Bachelors degree in Industrial Design, Product Development, Engineering or 10+ years equivalent in field related work experience
  • Strong knowledge of running footwear construction, biomechanics, and performance-enhancing technologies.
  • Experience with advanced materials, cushioning technologies, and 3D modeling software.
  • Knowledge of various types of footwear constructions and the unique challenges and processes involved in each
  • Understanding of footwear manufacturing processes, especially related to performance products.
  • In-depth knowledge of pattern making and shoemaking and how it relates back to fit and manufacturing processes
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in footwear development, with a focus on performance running footwear.
  • Proven track record of delivering successful running footwear products from concept to market.
  • Able to deliver product on time and at cost; ability to navigate costing framework and supply chain levers
  • Ability to build and manage multiple products on and off seasonal timelines with ease
  • Proven leader who is passionate about mentoring and teaching others through humility and empathy
  • Strong interpersonal skills including analytical, problem solving, organizational, issue resolution, and internal and external relationship management.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and influence cross-functional teams, as well as work independently all while adapting to a changing environment.
  • Ability to work through others by delegating and distributing work in order to meet goals.
  • Self-motivated, strong sense of urgency, collaborative mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks & competing priorities.
  • Curiosity for change & learning, capable of managing ambiguity.
  • Demonstrated ability to incorporate creativity in technical problem-solving and critical thinking.

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 doesnt take yourself too seriously.

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