Senior Designer, In-Store

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.

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OVERVIEW:

Summary Description

The Senior Designer, In-Store, will serve as a creative leader across all store-focused initiatives, overseeing concept development, design execution, and production hand-off. This role integrates strong 2D and/or 3D design capabilities to deliver visually compelling brand storytelling within the retail environment. Through the Senior Designer’s creative outputs, athletes will be informed and inspired along their purchase journey through diverse visual storytelling methods.

The Senior Designer will collaborate closely with internal teams across DICK’S Sporting Goods as well as key external partners to bring brand experiences to life across multiple mediums. The ideal candidate possesses a refined creative eye for design and photography, supported by the project management skills necessary to execute and implement a cohesive in-store vision across all DICK’S Sporting Goods banners.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Creative Design Management and Execution

• Own idea conception and implement strategic initiatives into designs for a range of in-store environments.
  This includes NEW brand approach, from scratch environmental visions, utilizing visual and voice standards, activation ideas and tactical promotion to fully realize breakthrough creative that supports the brand vision and stands out.
• Develop appropriate design solutions that may not exist within our campaign thematic and brand guidelines for the primary purpose of effectively elevating concept stores, store in store executions and new fixture development.
• Partner and have excellent communication with Managing Producer, Photo Coordinators, Photo Studio Specialist and Digital Asset Coordinator to ensure effective and efficient photo productions. Responsible for the selection and requesting edits of photographic assets within design work.
• Takes ownership, leads initiatives and successfully executes through all stages of creative development on target, on time and on budget on a variety of creative requests

Project Management

• Partner with and lead key vendors, freelancers and other support functions to ensure the success of each project from a timing, budget and quality perspective.
• Drive the creative production process for in-store initiatives, inclusive of art release with creative/design through approved channels, proofing of all signage components, including soft and hard proofs and prototypes where applicable, attending press checks, when necessary.
• Develop timelines, reporting and accountabilities throughout the lifecycle of a project to ensure accurate and timely delivery of final creative collateral.

Cross Functional Partnerships

• Participate in strategic discussions around creative positioning, trends and consumer behavior with our Merchandising and Visual teams by providing insight and opportunities. Articulate ideas, solutions and provide sound recommendations to secure alignment around strategic creative solutions.
• Support and/or stand in for Creative Manager during internal meetings and reviews as necessary.
• Act as a subject matter expert for other internal creative teams and champion process improvement initiatives.

Education Requirement

Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree

List Degree Type

BS or BA in Art/Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Marketing, Communications or a related field

Experience Requirement

Level of Experience

5 - 7 Years

List Specific Areas of Experience

Retail, Marketing or Advertising with a proven track record of delivering creative solutions from concept to final execution. A strong creative portfolio required.

Technological Requirements

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Visio
• Macintosh

Additional Technological Requirements

Experience with a project management software (Workfront, At Task), required

Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Bridge, Illustrator, Photoshop

Strong demonstrated knowledge of the print process across various mediums (digital, litho & silk screen)

Experience with Photo Art Direction

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent written & Verbal Communication Skills
• Execution skills
• Business acumen
• Project management knowledge
• Customer-service oriented
• Ability to drive projects & manage project teams
• Strong interpersonal & client consultation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Self-motivated & results oriented
• In-depth analytical skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong detail orientation
• Supervisory & leadership capabilities
• Superior organizational abilities
• Problem solving & troubleshooting capabilities
• Process & procedure oriented

Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with and gain consensus from various stakeholders

Ability to work under pressure with multiple projects and/or initiatives while maintaining attention to detail

Experience with in-store space planning, fixture development & procurement, lighting, flooring & graphic design, preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS or BA in Art/Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications or a related field

• 5-7 years of experience in Retail, Marketing or Advertising with a proven track record of delivering creative solutions from concept to final execution. A strong creative portfolio required.

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 candidates do 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 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.

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