Sr Planner Store Design

academy; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy, TX seeks a senior Store Design professional to lead initiatives for store designs, coordinating with Senior Management, Merchants, and external vendors. The role requires overseeing timelines, CAD resources, and vendor engagements to ensure on-time project completion.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years of retail planning and design experience, strong management and communication skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering or interior design or equivalent work experience.
• 7–10 years in retail store planning and design with project leadership.
• Excellent management and communication skills for directing multiple projects.
• Knowledge of millwork, cabinetry, fixturing, and construction for retail.
• Strong CAD skills with AutoCAD, Revit and SketchUp.

Responsibilities

• Works with Senior Management on new design initiatives for Academy stores.
• Manages assigned merchant categories from initiation to store-level execution.
• Monitors schedules, deadlines and deliverables across design projects.
• Oversees briefs, timelines, and CAD resource management.
• Participates in design/planning meetings and vendor engagements.
• Ensures layouts align with merchant feedback and Ops/RVP requirements.
• Delivers high level customer service to internal and external teams.
• Manages CAD blocks and file organization; coordinates with exterior vendors.

Skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Project management

CAD coordination

Scheduling

Budget knowledge

Store design

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design

7–10 years retail store planning & design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Who We Are

At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country - but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.

We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.

Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure - you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you’re starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!

Education :

Requires a Bachelor's in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design and or equivalent working experience 7-10 years in retail store planning and design

Work Experiences:

At least five years of related work experience

Skills:

• Excellent management and communication skills for directing multiple projects at one time
• Knowledge of millwork/cabinetry/fixturing systems, construction materials and methods and fabrication issues that affect construction for retail commercial industry
• Excellent written, verbal, communication - effective listening, speaking, and writing and skills.
• Attention to detail/Analytical Problem solving/Self directive with sensitivity to time management for multiple assigned tasks
• Knowledge of store fixture design and merchandise
• AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp or industry rendering and
• 3-D modeling experience
• Exceptional Project Management Skills, Office suite; MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel skills on networked PC's is preferred
• Ability to manage special projects and other team members; as well as outside vendors, through to project completion
• Strong scheduling and workflow management skills are necessary
• Strong representation of the team and its directives during participation in various project related meetings and vendor engagements

Responsibilities:

• Works with Senior Management on new design initiatives for Academy's Sports + Outdoors Stores.
• Works with Special Project Managers on their assigned merchant categories and divisions i.e. Field and Stream, Footwear, Team Sports, Footwear, etc., for Academy Sports + Outdoors stores from project initiation to execution at store level, as required.
• Responsible for monitoring all schedules and deadlines for design projects assigned, staying up-to-date on all project related activities
• Oversee all deliverable requirements from Store Design and stakeholder teams to provide briefs on project timelines
• Assist the Manager of Store Design Planning with the management and oversight of the company’s Store Proto-type Designs and Standards
• Attend and actively participate in meetings as a team member for the Design/Planning function for Store Design department, as required
• Escalate issues as needed to management to assure projects are kept on task
• Deliver high level of customer service to all internal and external teams, and other stakeholders
• Partners with Manager of Store Design Planning on the creation of all new elements and plan layouts.
• Partners with the Space Planning team to ensure all design layouts are completed per merchant feedback and requests
• Partners with Store Ops to ensure all design layouts are completed in line with Ops/RVP feedback, criterion and requests
• Assist with management of all CAD related resources and file management, including generation of CAD blocks of our latest standards and store elements
• Interface with exterior vendors, as required, to assure detail compliance within plans and CD sets for specific in-store elements
• Strong knowledge of budget and ability to adhere to project expectations related to overall costs of project components
• Completes special projects as assigned
• Manage and maintain tracking schedules and timelines related to team deliverables to assure projects are on track
• Some site visits to projects may be required
• Required to learn company policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Duties may change and Team Members may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

Regular attendance required

Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.