lululemon

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

Creative Operation Director

reports to

Senior Director, Brand Creative, China

location

Shanghai, China

core responsibilities

The Creative Operation Director is responsible for developing long-range plans and operational structure that will support development and execution of a production budget for all China creative initiatives and core China brand assets (brand code, manifesto, local campaign, DBE always on assets, brand identity). Leading the creative ops team for different channel: Creative operations manager, China photo studio operations, Douyin content operations, content product ops, Sr. producer manager, etc. Responsible for evolving operating model and processes as work evolves as well as ensure the team is on track to support on-time and on-budget delivery of all projects. Manage external agency relationships from negotiating SOWs to managing escalations on projects with Senior Agency Leaders.

- Lead and inspire a team of creative project managers and producers responsible for all China creative initiatives, including campaigns, weeklies, China pdp, Douyin content, program marketing, social always on and activations.

- Efficiently operationalize and steward annual production budget.

- Manage the relationship with the China agencies that will create into China campaign assets, from SOW through project completion, including managing all project escalations with Senior Agency Leaders.

- Partner with legal and procurement leaders to ensure commercial and efficiency objectives for each agency contract is met.

- Collaborate with China Brand Directors/Sr Directors (Brand Management, Ops, Creative) to develop processes and operating models to unlock enablement and working efficiencies for cross-functional teams.

-Ensure team is on track to support on-time and on-budget delivery of China and Global Tier campaign assets.

qualifications

- Minimum 12+ years of experience.

- Solid experience at the Director level in a local/ global brand or agency.

- Project Management, Creative Operations, Account Management experience at Agency Preferred.

- People management experience.

- Production management experience.

- Has delivered regional creative projects at a fast-faced and agile environment.

-PMP (Project Management Professional) designation an asset.

-Highly collaborative and cross-functional leader.

-Experience working with a global brand.

-NICE TO HAVE: Experience working with a performance or fashion brand.

Must haves:

- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.

- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.

- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.

- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.

- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.

- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves 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)

workplace arrangement

Hybrid

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.   

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