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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:

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 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.

• Continually finds and presents cost savings ideas as not to negatively impact the customer experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Architecture or Interior Design

• 7-10 years of experience in Architecture, Interior Design, Retaildesign 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

• Ability to confidently present to Executive Leadership

• 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

• Please upload and attach a portfolio of work samples for review

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VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

At DICK'S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidatesdo not use AI tools(like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

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

• Cameras must be onduring all virtual interviews.

• AI tools are not permittedto be used by the candidateduring any part of the interview process.

• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we're here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!