Styling Coordinator (Emerging Talent)
Lululemon Athletica - Los Angeles, CA
posted 16 days ago
About the position
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. The Global Campaign Styling Team drives Lululemon's brand vision by delivering exceptional outfitting and styling for global campaigns and photoshoots. Collaborating across creative, marketing, and merchandising teams, the team sets elevated style standards that reflect lululemon's unique identity while staying aligned with the brand's aesthetic and design ethos. With expertise in product knowledge, global trends, and performance wear, the team ensures every campaign embodies an innovative and cohesive visual narrative, exceeding industry expectations through meticulous preparation and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and place seasonal sample orders (IUPO) in partnership with the Global Styling Operations Coordinator.
- Collaborate with the Operations Coordinator to secure sample HODs (Hand over Date) and ensure timely arrivals for campaign shoot windows.
- Organize and maintain samples by project, preparing them for style outs and shoots.
- Handle sample logistics, including pulling, prepping, and shipping for both domestic and international campaigns, ensuring compliance with customs processes.
- Track shipments, troubleshoot delays, and expedite deliveries when necessary.
- Track styling supplies and expenses in collaboration with Global Styling Managers.
- Maintain updated styling strategy decks as a living source of truth for each project.
- Assist with fittings for talent and ambassadors, ensuring samples are ready and organized.
- Serve as an on-set styling assistant for campaigns, whether on location or in the studio, as needed.
- Manage returns and oversee post-shoot sample organization.
- Assist the Senior Stylist with obtaining swatches, preparing retouching notes, and managing styling-related documents.
- Maintain and update the team calendar with Senior Stylist advisement.
- Work collaboratively and strategically with studio operations and support teams.
- Contribute to trend forecasting and the creation of mood boards and decks for specific projects and/or seasonal overviews.
Requirements
- 3-4 years of experience in fashion styling, e-commerce production, and managing styling operations such as samples, shipments, and fittings.
- Skilled in prioritizing tasks, managing multiple projects, and meeting deadlines with efficiency and organization.
- Ability to gain in-depth understanding of product attributes-fabric, form, and function-paired with a strong knowledge of global fashion and athletic styling trends.
- Adept at consolidating complex information, communicating clearly, and implementing innovative tools or processes with a proactive mindset.
- Proficient in styling tools and platforms (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Keynote, SharePoint, Smartsheet) with meticulous attention to detail.
Nice-to-haves
- Excels at working cross-functionally with styling, design, merchandising, and creative teams.
- Maintains living documents (e.g., styling strategy decks) to ensure alignment, efficiency, and adaptability.
- Tackles challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects independently.
- Demonstrates clear, honest, and kind communication.
Benefits
- 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.
