Expert Designer

Manager Notes:

• This position is onsite WHQ for the hybrid work schedule

This Retail team is the Catalyst for Retail Innovation! We are problem solvers combining strategy and innovation we craft physical experiences that connect athletes* to the future of sport and commerce! We are end-to-end agile teams that modernize and power a creative offense at the speed of sport culture and consumer. We will deliver the art science and soul of Retail for Global. Our mission is to amplify accelerate our retail experiences and storytelling advantage at every retail interaction.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Were seeking an Expert Designer for Store Design who will support consumer led global retail concepts and the evolution of the retail business. They will create and develop impactful / scalable design solutions for immersive retail environments. This designer will collaborate with internal and external design teams to complete individual projects by leveraging design processes and best practices to ensure the creative intent design deliverables timelines and budgets are met. We are looking for someone who shares our drive and agility to explore the new; who is passionate and determined to create boundary-breaking experiences.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

• If this is you you will create refine and evolve the environmental design components across the full portfolio. This position requires a forward thinking detail-oriented design minded creative that builds from the global creative direction for design development and generates implementation standards for consistent execution throughout projects. You will work independently and with a team to develop and manage all architectural and 3D environmental components factoring in the needs of the Consumer the Brand and our Business partners. You will communicate and present design concepts to the Design Leaders and X-functional partners create 3D models 2D drawings presentations and details that effectively communicate design intent as well as produce project production files when required
• Evolve retail concepts and stores support enhanced product presentation and service engagement aligning with Brand experience creative direction
• Elevate and strengthen premium and purposeful storytelling across retail consumer touch points. Define pilot perfect and scale design solutions.
• Supports and partners with Global Retail Design Director and Chief Design officer to lead project vision.
• Lead a design process of clear ideation. Focusing on exploration of color materiality texture spacing proportion scale and use of the environment.
• Ensures project goals and priorities align with the Retail brand and business strategies
• Develops presentation materials that effectively communicate design concepts to all levels of leadership and partners.
• Collaborate with peers design counterparts internal partners (Brand Retail Brand Brand Creative Digital Brand Comms etc.) and external partners to ensure feasibility of designs and functional needs are met.
• Actively gains knowledge and experience regarding the design ethos and strategies and processes.
• Drives education and inspiration sharing knowledge and exposure to current and future trends influencing the innovation of consumer experiences and technology.
• To be a collaborator working across project teams and retail org.
• Fosters innovative thinking collaboration and teamwork.
• Understands design processes to ensure results timelines and budgets are met
• You may travel 10-15% of the time.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

Under the direction of a Design Director you will collaborate in the development of innovative retail programs that reflect our design ethos and enhance the consumer retail experience. You will deliver thoughtful design solutions that meet the business and creative requirements to elevate the product storytelling.

service and display needs. In this role you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams as well as external design partners fabrication agencies marketing teams and construction companies.

WHAT YOU BRING required skill for this level

• Bachelors / masters degree in architecture industrial design or environments design or related fields.
• minimum of 8 years of progressive technically sophisticated design experience in architectural experiential or brand design and a demonstrated ability to apply these skills in ways that elevate brand excellence.
• International experience beneficial.
• Retail industry experience preferred retail environments concepts and programs. Knowledge of store environments and their consumer impact.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design processes. Advanced knowledge of computer systems.
• Proven ability to lead a design team on multiple projects manage resources time and timelines
• Ability to source screen and manage contractors/external vendors including design and production studios/agencies.
• Showed strength in operating in a design studio in the delivery of progressively complex projects of scale budget and size.
• Proven track record of good judgment and ability to contribute meaningfully to the determination of policy and strategy.
• Proven track record of managing ambiguity and effectively collaborating in the creation process.
• Tried expert in applying and performing design skills including concepting drawing/sketching typography ideation color theory texture and spatial design in scale visual presentation development and space planning layouts.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as guide teams across a mix of complex projects.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to current trends in color design art photography and experience design and their application to the athletic industry.
• Expert oral and written communication and presentations skills including meeting facilitation and presentations to senior management.
• Ability to work cooperatively across streams and territories to share ideas and develop effective responses.
• Proven ability to work in a constantly evolving high-growth environment.
• Positivity and eagerness to do great work in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities demands and changes.
• Demonstrated expertise using computer design applications including AutoCAD SketchUp Rhino V-Ray Figma Keynote and Adobe Creative Suite.