Retail Designer

Retail Designer | Chicago or Los Angeles

Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. Our global team embodies these qualities every day as we pursue one shared bold mission: to ignite the true potential in every athlete.

Great people are what make our brand great. We work with each team member to help them dream, discover, grow, and realize their own full potential. We are continually looking to add hard‑working, ambitious, team‑first individuals who desire to make a difference and love to help others win.

We are looking for a talented and creative Retail Designer who will provide design and creative solutions for our Wilson‑branded retail environments. The role requires working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, managing your own work and external agencies’ brand creative input. A strong portfolio of retail design work and a passion for adding texture and storytelling depth within our retail environments are essential.

• Collaborate with architecture, fabrication/construction, and retail agency partners to design a variety of brand environments that bring the Wilson brand story to life efficiently yet aspirationally.
• Adapt current brand design to succeed in new retail spaces, including pop‑ups, shop‑in‑shops at wholesale partners, and branded activations.
• Project‑manage how branding and design come to life from blueprint to opening alongside key stakeholders across the broader Wilson Retail team.
• Own the delivery of fixture and graphics kits that are on‑brand, on‑time, and cost‑effective.
• Establish and drive adoption of a single global look and feel and complementary toolkit in concert with the agency partner and retail development, operations, store, and marketing teams.
• Prepare presentations or renderings as requested by the broader Retail team.
• Stay up‑to‑date on the latest design trends and technologies within the retail design space.
• Attend seminars and training to expand design knowledge as needed.
• Maintain a high standard of quality in all work produced.

This role requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in retail design or a related area plus 3‑5 years of strong work experience in an agency, design firm, or corporate in‑house design team.

• Interior Design experience greatly preferred.
• Minimum 2‑3 years of experience in Retail Design, Store Planning, Architecture or equivalent required.
• Must have 3D Modeling and Rendering experience and skills using tools such as Sketch Up or AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Illustrator, InDesign and digital layout programs like Figma strongly preferred.
• Ability to execute day‑to‑day tasks using the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong digital portfolio of work in the retail space.
• Ability to understand and visualize architectural details, general understanding of building codes.
• Advanced skills in layout design, typography, and some illustration abilities a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present information, respond to questions and work with cross‑functional teams.
• Proven outstanding ability to work under pressure, be flexible with work hours, prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $85,000 – $100,000 per year at the time of this posting. Individual pay is determined by factors such as job‑related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training. The range details reflect the base pay only and do not include our competitive bonus program.

• Medical, dental and vision
• Pre‑tax transit discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteering programs
• Team building outings
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
• Smart casual dress (yes, jeans every day!)
• On‑site health club
• Summer hours
• Company‑sponsored sports leagues/teams
• Fun, active company outings around major sports events

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.