Senior Creative Director, Athletic

This job is with lululemon, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Description & Requirementswho 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 ofbudgetary, 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 NeedsMANAGEMENT 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 Creativequalifications 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 experiencemust 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