Senior Store Design Manager

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!

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.

• 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.

• 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. Foster 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.

• 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 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. Partner with Architectural Design Team to ensure the Prototype Managing Architect (PMA) adheres to all company requirements.
• Ensure the team maintains accurate interior drawings and orderly archives.
• 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 working with internal and external partners on all banners.
• Continually find and present cost‑saving ideas without negatively impacting the customer experience.

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