Director - Key Market Visual Merchandising

Ubicación: China Mainland

Estado/Provincia/Localidad: Shanghai

Localidad: Shanghai

Departamento: Store Support Centre (SSC)

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.

position

Director, Key Market Visual Merchandising

reports to

Senior Director, Retail Brand Experience 

location

Shanghai



about this role:
The Director, Key Market VM will be responsible for leading the Key Market VM team across regions in China to plan & implement in-store VM and storytelling experience. Leading a team of regional key market VMs, this role will oversee national wise guidelines for Visual Merchandising, including existing various types of stores and NSOs each year. Working closely with cross-functional leaders, this critical role ensures that our retail stores are a celebration of both product and brand stories throughout the year.

core Responsibilities:
  • Lead planning, visual merchandising layout, and store opening execution of all new stores, revitalizations, pop ups, and seasonal stores, douyin livestreaming channel and all the other new initiatives
  • Manage the regional Visual Merchandising team, supporting and developing the team to drive an elevated level of brand and product storytelling across 200 stores,
  • In close partnership with retail, deliver ~25 new store openings and or optimizations every year, including pop ups and spaces for emerging channels such as the Douyin livestreaming room
  • Champion and continuously update the training materials, workshops and tools in order that forms the framework for retail visual merchandising leads to deliver exceptional in store presentation 
  • Provide active leadership in Area Leadership structure to empower KMVM leads in each Area to contribute and implement VM insights to support landing area business goals
  • Develop and lead a community of retail storytellers (including VM specialist in stores) by challenging and inspiring them to continually look for new opportunities to increase sales through appealing and effective visual displays.
  • Lead, develop and coach a high performing team that delivers into exceptional work whilst staying true to our shared values
qualifications:
  • 12+ years of experience leading visual merchandising, retail marketing, retail design, and experience design for a consumer-focused global brand
  • Strong management and leadership experience, ability to navigate multiple tracks of work with tight timelines
  • Proven ability to build and develop high performing global teams that strive for excellence with a heightened sensitivity to visual presentations and design
  • Proven ability to work with and lead a cross-functional team
  • A team player with excellent communication skills and comfortably operating with agility in a fast-paced environment
  • Global mindset with a deep understanding of the China landscape and ecosystem


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 China is required 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. As part of our total rewards offering, you will receive competitive base pay and permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our 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:

  • Supplement health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
  • Paid time off
  • Savings plan matching - Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 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 office-based work is necessary and important for this role. Work is performed onsite, 5 days a week, depending on role requirements.


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Aplica ya

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lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us ataccommodations@lululemon.com. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.