Manager Retail Store Planning & Design

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• Manager Retail Store Planning & Design
• PURPOSE

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, crossfunctional 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 Acorbat

Requisite Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in degree in Architecture, Environmental Design, Interior Architecture, Marketing, Retail Management, Business or related field OR equivelant 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 adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.

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.

Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

• 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.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

Ownership

Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

Innovation

• Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

Integrity

Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.

Respect

• Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.
• At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

• Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

Additional information

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

• Job Title: Manager Retail Store Planning & Design
• TEAM: Retail
• Location: Portland
• State: OR
• Country/Region: US
• Contract Type: Full time
• Number: 551471
• Date: Nov 6, 2026
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