Art Director

Requirements

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.

core responsibilities

As a Art Director, you will play an integral role in shaping and elevating lululemon’s visual expression across brand, marketing and community initiatives in China. You will combine strong design craftsmanship, creative thinking and deep brand understanding to develop compelling visual solutions across integrated campaigns, brand communications and experiences. This role calls for conceptual thinking, independent ownership and the ability to guide projects from ideation to execution, collaborating with Art Directors and Graphic Designers, Creative, Marketing and cross-functional partners.

Creative Development & Design Execution

• Develop and translate creative concepts into compelling visual designs across integrated campaigns, brand initiatives and marketing communications.
• Independently explore creative directions and develop solutions in response to briefs.
• Deliver high-quality design across digital, social, print, retail, events and experiential platforms.
• Demonstrate excellence in typography, composition, layout, image-making and visual storytelling.
• Ensure work aligns with lululemon’s brand identity and creative standards.

Brand Expression & Visual Storytelling

• Contribute to the evolution and consistent application of lululemon’s visual identity.
• Explore innovative expressions through graphic design, typography, art direction and imagery.
• Bring cultural awareness and local consumer understanding to relevant brand expressions.
• Push creative boundaries while maintaining brand integrity.

Project Ownership & Creative Leadership

• Own projects end-to-end, from brief and concept through production and final delivery.
• Manage multiple priorities, timelines and deliverables while maintaining creative quality.
• Present and articulate design rationale and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Proactively solve design challenges and propose solutions beyond the brief.
• Guide junior designers and creative partners through constructive feedback when needed.
• Oversee design consistency and quality across deliverables.
• Work with Global team in delivering project

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Art Directors, Creative, Brand Marketing, Social, PR, E-commerce, Retail and Event teams.
• Collaborate with agencies, photographers, illustrators and production partners.
• Communicate ideas clearly and build productive cross-functional relationships.
• Balance creative ambition with business objectives, timelines and production needs.

Creative Craft & Innovation

• Stay curious about design, art, culture, fashion, sport and emerging trends.
• Explore new visual languages and techniques to elevate creative output.
• Bring a strong creative point of view and champion design excellence.

q ualifications

• 6–8+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in a brand, agency or in-house creative team.
• Strong portfolio showing conceptual thinking, visual storytelling and excellent craftsmanship.
• Experience developing creative concepts and integrated campaigns across channels.
• Expertise in brand identity, typography, layout, composition, colour and visual communication.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign; motion, 3D and digital design are a plus.
• Ability to independently manage projects from brief through production.
• Strong presentation, communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to navigate fast-paced environments and shifting priorities.
• Interest in sport, movement, wellbeing and culture.

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.

a dditional n otes

Authorization to work in China is required for this role.

c ompensation and b enefits p ackage

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program , 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/or office-based work is necessary or important for the role. Work is mainly performed onsite, 4-5 days per week depending on role requirements.