Director, Global Styling Jobs

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.
a day in the life: what you’ll do
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 into the creation of best-in-class creative. The content this role enables will be leveraged globally (campaigns, studio, website) and inform regional styling.
Day-to-day Responsibilities Include

• Push to 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.
• Advise on timelines, resources, and needs for creative projects.
• 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.
• Introduce appropriate talent to the business, including a substantial roster of influential global editorial stylists and HMUA talent that drive awareness, credibility, and PR.
• 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.
• Partner closely with Creative and Marketing Directors 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 reporting into the Director, Global Styling.

Qualifications

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

must haves

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

Additional Notes
Immigration support is potentially available for this role.
Compensation And Benefits Package
For California Applicants: lululemon’s compensation offerings are rooted in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position in California is from $145,000 – $190,400 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 competitive Total Rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus offering 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. In addition to our competitive Total Rewards offering, we also have personal and professional development offerings. Our offerings recognize our teams for their performance and support whole person development, including support for employees on how to grow their career:  

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)
• Parenthood top-up

Note: Availability of the incentive programs, benefits, and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may 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.