Senior Manager of Store Design - NYC Office

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams.  We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW:

The Store Design and Planning Team at DICK’s Sporting Goods is a dynamic, multidisciplinary team that is a steward of retail experiences and innovation. The team bridges the gap between the art and science in retail by combining creativity and technical expertise with strategic business insight. DICK’s Sporting Goods seeks a Senior Manager of Store Design to lead a team of Store Designers on site out of our New York City corporate office that develops impactful/scalable design solutions by joining the physical and merchandising attributes of the brand. This role combines business strategies, athlete and teammate experiences, and performance metrics with site-specific conditions, fixtures, materials, and design principles to define each store’s space, navigation, and merchandising flow; all while maintaining brand standards.

Design Innovation and Leadership:

• Lead the design development for complex 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

• Utilizing 3D modeling and 2D drawings, 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.

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• 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.  Fostering strong partnerships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Merchandising, Operations, Marketing) to align store design with broader business strategies.

• Collaborate with external vendors and design firms to bring fresh perspectives and cutting-edge solutions to DICK'S Sporting Goods' retail environments.

• Facilitate the incorporation of business strategies and insights into merchandising plans and store designs

Team Leadership and Development:

• Inspire and mentor a team of Store Designers, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and design excellence.

• Enhance engagement and empowering direct reports by fostering growth and professional development through continuous dialogue and the formulation of individualized development plans (IDPs).

• 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.  Partners with Architectural Design Team to ensure the Prototype Managing Architect (PMA) adheres to all company requirements.

• Ensures the team maintains the interior drawings accurate and orderly archives.

• Manage a library of design tools such as tracking interior details, material finish boards, and shop drawings.

• Manages and tracks the value engineering process to develop and facilitate prototypical specific cost working with internal and external partners on all banners.

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