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Director Retail Concept Design

PURPOSE AND OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION

Join us in shaping the future of retail at adidas. This role leads Retail Store Design and Planning across the US and Canada, adapting global concepts to create immersive, consumer-focused experiences. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure every store reflects the spirit of our brand and the expectations of our communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the development and localization of retail concepts for North America, ensuring alignment with brand identity and market needs
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to bring store designs to life while maintaining design integrity and cost efficiency
  • Monitor industry trends to inform innovative design strategies across physical and digital retail spaces
  • Guide and support a team of designers and planners, fostering growth and excellence in execution
  • Manage budgets and timelines for retail design programs, ensuring strategic and commercial impact

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

  • NAM Construction
  • Retail Marketing
  • Retail Buying and Store Teams
  • Retail Operations
  • External Design and Build Partners

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Expertise in retail store design and concept development
  • Experience leading and developing teams
  • Strong organizational and planning capabilities
  • Proven ability to implement retail concepts across diverse markets
  • Familiarity with design and technical innovation in retail environments

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
  • 10+ years in retail design and development, including fashion retail
  • Experience working with global markets or within adidas
  • 3+ years in a leadership role
  • Ability to travel up to 25%
  • Hybrid work model: in-office Monday–Thursday, remote flexibility on Fridays

READY TO CREATE THE FUTURE OF RETAIL WITH US

If you’re ready to shape spaces that inspire and connect, apply now and help us redefine the retail experience. Join the three stripes brand and be part of something bigger.

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 –

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:  Director Retail Concept Design

Brand: 
Location:  Portland
TEAM:  Retail
State:  OR
Country/Region:  US
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  535603
Date:  Oct 2, 2025
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