Max on a weekend excursion up to Whistler

what is a goal you’ve achieved that you’re proud of?

In my previous career I was a graphic designer and got a taste of the garment biz at one of my many jobs. When it was time to move on, I knew that I wanted to stay in this business and lululemon was the only company aligned with my lifestyle, values and goals. Through sheer persistence and determination I managed to get an interview, but there was nothing here for me. I then met with Chip... again...nothing. Discouraged, I reluctantly went back to design work. Almost a year passed and I realized that I needed to make something happen fast. So at 30 years old, I took a part-time educator position at Oakridge mall. I shared my head office goals with everyone, and within 6 weeks was hired as the Trims and Notions Developer. Seeing a path for myself within the company, I set my next goal to become a Sourcing Manager. Again, I put it out there, wrote it in my goals and worked my butt off to get both trained in the business and IN business (by doing my MBA... which was a massive goal in itself). Three years later, I achieved my goal and was offered the position of Sourcing Operations Manager for Accessories.

Max possibly making an inspirational speech about achieving goals…

what is your favourite way to sweat?

I'm a bike nut! Mainly I'm a roadie guy who likes to dress up in bright coloured spandex and go really really fast. Lately though I've been playing a lot of bike polo (look it up!). Apart from fitness, my bike is my main mode of transport and takes me wherever I need to go. When I'm not on my bike, you can find me doing the occasional yoga class or cursing at Rob during our twice weekly circuit training class.

Max considering a donut mid bike race!

where would you love to go?

I am completely infatuated with Sweden. It's liberal, progressive and beautiful. Plus it’s a major cultural hub churning out amazing art, music and fashion (all things I love). Watch out Stockholm... I'm coming!

Max on a previous adventure to Costa Rica !

why do you love working at lululemon athletica?

I love the concept of setting goals. Everything of note that I have ever achieved in my life was due to setting a goal and going for it. I feel completely supported by my coworkers and management and am given the freedom to be an entrepreneur in my role. I am free to make mistakes and am encouraged to learn from them when I actually do mess up. I get to travel, work with inspiring people, take on interesting new projects and be surrounded by hundreds of beautiful women!

how does your role elevate lululemon?

In my new role, I will be elevating lululemon by sourcing best-in-the-world accessories suppliers and aligning them with our quality and vision. These suppliers will be able to provide all of our accessories product needs all while working towards sustainability in their business practices. One of my main goals will be to streamline our internal process flows to reduce both physical and operational waste and create an environment where accessories sets the bar for sustainability and efficiency within lululemon.

Check out our continually evolving and expanding set of possibilities on the lululemon careers page.

What is your role at lululemon?

I am one of the graphic designers in the Community Relations department and I work out of the Store Support Centre in Vancouver. I work with my partner Any and we design graphics for store events, ambassador posters, in-store artworks, ads, packaging and pretty much anything creative that prints out of a printer.

What is a typical Wednesday like for you?

Oh hump day... Definitely start the day off with coffee, checking emails and dockets, put on my creative luon and it is design go time.

What has been your biggest career achievement, to date?

I think simply being part of this company has been a huge achievement for me. I was working on my BA in Communication Design at Emily Carr University of Art and Design and applied to work at lululemon for a 3 month co-op, and after 3 months I was hired on full time. I started at lululemon the day after I put up my grad show and that’s when all the fun started. I feel really lucky to be part of a company with such amazing core values and the unconventional marketing strategies that keeps me challenged and on the top of my game. How will I ever work for a place that does traditional marketing?! Who knows.

How do you think your co-workers would describe you?

I am crazy crazy passionate about my job. I don’t mess around

What's your favourite yoga class? Why?

Hot yoga! I am a sweat machine and hot yoga lets me embrace my sweat.

How do you usually sweat once a day?

I play a lot of volleyball (indoor and beach) and I'm a b-girl (breakdancer) in training.

What’s one activity/fitness trend that you’ve been dying to try?

CrossFit and Aerial Dancing (haha...they are quite different than each other but im dying to try both!!)

What’s your biggest guilty pleasure?

supfattie.blogspot.com

If we were to see you during (however it is you say you sweat) what would you be wearing?

Volleyball: Boogie On Shorts or Rock On Shorts, Run: Swiftly Tech Top or Racerback Tank, Flow Y Bra and Knee High Socks. (Everything needs a matching accent color... Very important)

What are your future career goals?

Other than helping this company grow from 100 stores to 200 and expanding out of North America, I do want to expand my horizons and work in a design/advertising agency where I can design for multiple brands.

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

The difference between a goal and a dream is writing it down – Chip Wilson

Inspired by Bev's story? Apply to join our team! We are looking for a rad Graphic Artist with fresh ideas and amazing talent! Who knows.... we might write a blog post about you soon.