Senior Creative Director, Athletic (Santa Monica, California)

This job is with lululemon, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

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

We are a crew of creatives centered in curiosity and craft, playfulness and purpose, bringing a new vision of wellbeing to life. We inspire and educate by meaningfully expressing the mind/body/community connection. In our role to drive brand distinction around the world, we focus on distinction through rich storytelling, embracing long-term concepts, and obsessing our craft.

core responsibilities

CREATIVE OVERSIGHT

• Responsible for elevating Global Brand Creative output across Campaigns, Activities, Branded Initiatives, Identity and Channels (The Omni Experience)
• Define's Creative Strategy (Across Activities and Platforms)
• Identifies Brand Creative opportunities for consistency across channel
• Partners with Brand to identify brand and product storytelling opportunities
• Identifies, manages and directs Tier 1 & 2 global agencies
• Uses market trends, consumer need, and competitive landscape and to support creative strategies
• Tracks brand & campaign performance and can interpret data to influence larger creative strategies
• Responsible for influencing and collaborating with cross-functional and regional executive teammates
• Direct Visual Centers (Global)

PLANNING & RESOURCING

• Work with cross-functional executives and leads to set project deadline and content goals
• Develops best-in-class creative process and resource strategies for projects both in-house and externally based on business strategy and roadmap
• Identifies resource and timeline gaps and calendar efficiencies with team and key executive counterparts
• Key input, driver and editor of budgetary, resource and project/initiative needs for yearly planning (AOP)
• Responsible for executing on-time and on-budget
• Plans resources against Concept Map
• Develops Global Creative Initiatives based on Project and Business Needs

MANAGEMENT

• Identifies opportunities for professional development growth to the team
• Inspires teams - Pushes methods, creative processes and thinking (brand storytelling, consistency, and differentiation)
• Reports progress of projects at major stages to SVP Brand Creative

qualifications

• 15-18 years experience
• BA, BFA, MA, or MFA Degree in Arts/Fine Arts or similar
• Agency and In-House Experience
• Client-side Experience
• Experience managing teams
• Market research & Insight gathering 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

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 $194,300-$255,000 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 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.

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