Store Designer

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.; McAlisters Crossroads (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods is seeking a store design architect to develop architectural floor plans for new stores and remodels. You will partner with architects to prepare construction documents, ensure plans meet ADA codes, and manage plan accuracy through all project phases.

The role involves coordinating with Visual Merchandising, Space Management, and Merchants to optimize space, while monitoring budgets and schedules to deliver on-time store designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or an equivalent field.
• 3–5 years of experience in architecture, interior design or retail space planning.

Responsibilities

• Create architecture and fixture floor plans for review and approval.
• Collaborate with architects on construction documents and reviews.
• Support special projects and program rollouts.
• Apply ADA codes and accessibility guidelines in store designs.
• Ensure plan accuracy before release to architect of record.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and actuals; flag risks.
• Act as primary contact through all project phases for stakeholders.

Skills

Retail space planning

Floor plan design

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree architecture/interior design or similar

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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.

OVERVIEW:

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Architectural Floor Planning

• Creates architecture and fixture floor plans prior to formally presenting them for review and approval.

• Partners with architects in preparing construction documents. Participates in and supports discussions with internal and external architects.

• Actively supports and participates in special projects, initiatives, and program rollouts.

• Leverages an understanding of ADA codes and regulations in designing store plans.

• Ensures the accuracy of the plans they design prior to releasing them to the architect of record.

• Maintains visibility to project budgets, forecasts, and actuals designing solutions that are within budget and raising awareness when risks arise.

• Is a key point of contact through all phases of a project for the resolution of site condition related issues and the coordination of solutions with all internal and external partners.

Communication

• This person is the central point of communication for the plan development process and is responsible for providing plans and plan updates to key stakeholders such as Architects, Construction Project Managers, and Visual Merchandising.

• Implements and coordinates requests for changes that apply to their projects.

Floor Plan Analysis & Execution

• Identifies the merchandising and design merits and drawbacks of plans and subsequently recommends and influences the design direction and selection of the optimal plans.

• Prepares and utilizes return on square footage analysis and sales performance metrics when designing and recommending store plan layouts and configurations.

• Partners with the Space Management team on the in-depth analysis and use of return on square foot analysis.

• Develops plans for new stores and remodel stores that incorporate the assortment needs of all business areas by creating space allocations that optimize store sales and profits.

• Coordinates with the Visual teams on the incorporation of seasonal set changes and merchandising strategies into fixture orders and layouts.

• Collaborates with Merchants, Store Operations, and Visual Merchandising teams to finalize merchandise floorplans.

• Prepares drawings and documentation for Plan Review meetings, formally presents recommended plans and options at the meetings, and recaps outcomes and action items.

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders on the creation of additional architectural, construction, graphics, and merchandising sheets that support the effective coordination and execution of the store design.

Other

• Provides the Procurement Team with accurate plans and data for ordering fixtures, mannequins & graphics.

• Coordinates with outside fixture vendors on the addition of new fixtures into store takeoff processes and provides fixture takeoff information using Revit software.

• Effectively manages schedules, deadlines, and multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

• Shifts focus to the highest priorities and works independently.

• Challenges the status quo, champions change, and influences others.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree Architecture, Interior Design or similar
• 3-5 years experience Architecture, Interior Design, Retail Space Planning

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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