Senior Store Design Manager

Overview

The Senior Store Design Manager leads the design and delivery of new and remodeled DICK’S Sporting Goods stores, blending brand, merchandising, and athlete experience into high-performing retail environments. This role drives design strategy, team leadership, and cross-functional execution—ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned to business goals.

Responsibilities

• 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 deliver impactful/scalable design solutions.
• Utilize 3D modeling and 2D drawings to present compelling design concepts and prototypes to senior leadership.
• Partner 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, innovating and improving the in-store experience.
• Establish and evolve design standards, guidelines, and best practices ensuring consistency and excellence across the store network.
• Represent DICK'S Sporting Goods at industry events and foster 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, using creative problem-solving skills to overcome site-specific constraints.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (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 empower direct reports by formulating individualized development plans (IDPs).
• Provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and growth opportunities to team members, nurturing their professional development and design skills.
• Award 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.

• Partnerships with Architectural Design Team

• Manage the Prototype Managing Architect (PMA) to adhere to all company requirements.
• Ensure the team maintains accurate and orderly interior drawings and archives.
• Manage and track the value engineering process to develop and facilitate prototypical specific cost working with internal and external partners on all banners.
• Present cost savings ideas to avoid negatively impacting the customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Architecture or Interior Design
• 7-10 years of experience in Architecture, Interior Design, Retail design industry/environments experience, preferred
• Architect or Interior Design License preferred but not required
• Proficient in Revit BIM software, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCad, and Sketchup
• Experience in V-Ray and Enscape is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead multiple projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Excellent relationship building skills among a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong cross-functional knowledge in a variety of retail functions, including Merchandising, Store Ops, Planning, Visual Merchandising and Store Design
• Expert in applying design skills including concepting, ideation, special design in scale, and space planning layouts
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly collaborative with ability to work within a team and independently
• Strong knowledge of production design, fabrication, materiality, and emerging trends

Virtual Requirements

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.
• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.