Manager Retail Store Planning & Design

Manager, Retail Planning & Design

The Manager, Retail Planning & Design leads the planning and execution of retail design projects across new stores, remodels, and refreshes, ensuring consumer-centric experiences that align with adidas brand standards and business objectives. Partnering cross-functionally with key stakeholders, this role adapts global retail concepts into market-relevant solutions for North America while balancing customer experience, operational needs, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of retail projects including new stores, remodels, refreshes, and relocations across North America.
• Develop test fits, design studies, and planning solutions that optimize consumer experience, product presentation, and operational efficiency.
• Adapt and implement global retail concepts, ensuring alignment with brand standards while addressing market-specific, site-specific, and operational requirements.
• Create and manage schematic design packages, planning documentation, and design intent deliverables that support successful project execution.
• Partner with Visual Merchandising, Space Planning, Merchandising, Fixtures & Fulfillment, and Construction teams to deliver cohesive store environments that support product storytelling and commercial objectives.
• Review design, construction, vendor, and landlord documentation to ensure consistency with approved design intent and project requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to identify opportunities, resolve design challenges, and drive efficient execution.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of retail planning standards, tools, guidelines, and best practices that improve design consistency and execution quality.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership, ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor retail, consumer, and design trends to inform concept evolution and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery against quality, schedule, budget, and brand expectations.

Key Relationships:

• Store Construction & Facilities
• Visual Merchandising & ISC Fixture & Fulfilment
• Real Estate
• Brand & Marketing
• Space Planning & Merchandising
• External Architects and Consultants
• Vendors and Suppliers

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Expertise in retail concept development, spatial planning, and visual merchandising principles.
• Strong ability to simplify complex cross-functional requirements into cohesive planning and implementation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to drive alignment and collaborate effectively across Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Brand, and Retail Operations.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Strong organization skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable leading multiple complex projects.
• Fluent English
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office; design/visual tools such AutoCad, SketchUp, Rhino, V-ray, Adobe CS, Revu or Adobe Acrobat

Requisite Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Environmental Design, Interior Architecture, Marketing, Retail Management, Business or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years experience in retail concept, consumer experience, planning, or visual merchandising roles
• Experience working within global frameworks or in a top-tier market
• Demonstrated success delivering cross-functional retail projects that integrate brand, product, and VM excellence
• Ability to travel up to 20% as required by the role
• Ability to alternate between sitting and standing for extended periods of time

At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Portland.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance. Employees are able to enroll in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave. Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on company performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.