Company DescriptionVuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.Job DescriptionWe're looking for a Sr. Data Modeler to design and govern the data models that serve as the foundation for analytics, reporting, and business intelligence across the organization — with particular depth in semantic and metrics-layer modeling. Beyond traditional schema design, you'll build the semantic layer that sits between raw data and downstream consumers (dashboards, reverse-ETL syncs, AI-assisted querying), working closely with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to keep definitions consistent everywhere they're used.What you'll get to do:Contribute to the semantic layer strategy — defining metrics, dimensions, and business logic once so they're consistent across BI tools, reverse-ETL syncs, and AI-assisted queryingDesign serving-layer models as the "source of truth" for business definitions, resolving ambiguity before it reaches dashboardsBuild and govern semantic views/metrics layers (e.g., Snowflake semantic views, dbt metrics/semantic layer) that let analysts and AI tools query curated data without re-deriving business logicPartner directly with analytics and BI consumers to understand how models get used downstream, and iterate on semantic definitions based on real query patternsReduce metric drift by auditing existing reports/dashboards for divergent definitions of the same business concept and consolidating them into governed semantic modelsQualifications5+ years of experience in data modeling or a related field, including experience operating at a senior or technical lead levelExperience designing or maintaining a semantic layer or metrics layer (e.g., dbt Semantic Layer, LookML, Snowflake semantic views, Cube) that serves multiple downstream consumersStrong point of view on the difference between a data model and a semantic model, and how to design for both correctness and analyst usabilityAdvanced SQL skills and deep understanding of relational database designExperience modeling data within modern cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)Experience working with transformation frameworks such as dbtStrong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and documentation practicesExcellent communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical designs and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience preferred.Foundational background in dimensional modeling (Kimball and/or Inmon) — helpful context, though this role emphasizes semantic/metrics layer design over traditional schema workExperience with data catalog or governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Atlan)Familiarity with data mesh or data product conceptsBackground in a specific industry domain relevant to the business (e.g., finance, healthcare, retail)Our investment in you:At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees:Health InsuranceSavings and Retirement PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramGenerous Vuori Discount & Industry PerksPaid Time OffWellness & Fitness benefits
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