Design Manger, Store Design & Planning

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design development for large-scale projects including new stores, major remodels, and strategic initiatives.
• Ideate creative concepts, illustrate ideas, and be a leader who delivers impactful/scalable design solutions.
• Utilize 3D models and 2D drawings to present compelling design concepts and prototypes to senior leadership, articulating the vision and rationale behind each creative decision.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously, partnering with internal partners and external agencies to bring concepts and experiences to life.
• Stay at the forefront of retail design trends, technologies, and sustainable practices, continuously seeking ways to innovate and improve the in-store experience.
• Establish and evolve design standards, guidelines, and best practices that ensure consistency and excellence across the store network.
• Act as the design ambassador for the company, representing DICK'S Sporting Goods at industry events and fostering relationships with key partners.
• Translate business objectives and customer insights into actionable design strategies that drive foot traffic, engagement, and sales.
• Oversee the entire design process from concept to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Identify and resolve design challenges proactively, leveraging creative problem-solving skills to overcome site-specific constraints.
• Lead the roll-out of key design initiatives across new and existing stores, ensuring seamless implementation and consistency of vision.
• Collaborate with external vendors and design firms to bring fresh perspectives and cutting-edge solutions to retail environments.
• Facilitate the incorporation of business strategies and insights into merchandising plans and store designs.
• Inspire and mentor a team of Store Designers, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and design excellence.
• Enhance engagement and empower direct reports by fostering growth and professional development through continuous dialogue and individualized development plans.
• Provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and growth opportunities to team members, nurturing their professional development and design skills.
• Attract and retain top design talent, building a high-performing team capable of delivering world-class retail environments.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages diverse perspectives and innovative thinking.
• Ensure the team maintains accurate and orderly archives of interior drawings.
• Manage a library of design tools such as tracking interior details, material finish boards, and shop drawings.
• Manage and track the value engineering process to develop and facilitate prototypical specific cost savings with internal and external partners.
• Continuously identify and present cost savings ideas that do not negatively impact the customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Architecture, Interior Design or Space Planning.
• 5-7 years of experience in Architecture, Interior Design, Retail design industry/environments.
• Proficient in Revit BIM software.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficient in AutoCad.
• Experience in V-Ray and Enscape is a plus.
• Proficient in Sketchup.
• Proven ability to manage multiple and competing work priorities, demands and changes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to executive leaders and external partners.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Expert in applying design skills including concepting, ideation, spatial design in scale, and space planning layouts.
• Strong knowledge of production design, fabrication, materiality, and emerging trends.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to work within a team and independently.

Nice to Have

• Architect or Interior Design License (preferred but not required).