Lead, Store Design & Development
Key Skills
Job Description
Values & Innovation
At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.
Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.
Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.
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Purpose of Role
The Retail Design & Development Lead is responsible for managing the new store opening and refurbishment program across the EMEA region within Under Armour's Distributor business. This role oversees multiple projects simultaneously, partnering closely with internal cross-functional teams, including Regional counterparts, Retail Design & Development, Vendor Management, Retail Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, and Retail Operations, as well as external stakeholders such as distributors, retail partners, and Under Armour vendors.
The position ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, on budget, and to Under Armour's quality standards. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Retail Design & Development, the role also drives continuous improvement of tools, standards, and processes to support long-term business success. Additionally, the Retail Design & Development Lead manages end-to-end store opening processes and influences key stakeholders to support effective decision-making and project execution.
Your Impact
- Develop and continuously improve New Store Opening (NSO) processes, tools, and vendor partnerships to support long-term business success and elevate the Under Armour brand in line with the EMEA strategy.
- Protect brand integrity by ensuring all store executions adhere to the latest Under Armour brand standards and guidelines.
- Manage the EMEA Distributor New Space Opening Program, overseeing new store openings and refurbishments to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Establish and manage project budgets and timelines, proactively tracking progress and addressing risks to delivery.
- Conduct Retail Design & Development (RDD) site feasibility assessments for new and refurbishment opportunities.
- Drive value engineering and operational efficiencies across design and construction projects, leveraging data-driven insights to identify alternative solutions and optimize outcomes.
- Lead and facilitate regular project meetings with distributors, internal cross-functional teams, regional counterparts, and external vendors.
- Manage and maintain the online project management platform (Smartsheet), providing accurate project tracking, reporting, and status updates.
- Oversee the supply chain for Under Armour-supplied materials, coordinating with global and regional vendors and escalating issues where necessary.
- Collaborate with and influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including distributors, retail partners, architects, consultants, and Under Armour vendors, to ensure successful project execution.
- Support the onboarding and integration of new distributor and retail partners, ensuring alignment with Under Armour processes and standards.
- Actively contribute as a member of the Retail Design & Development team, providing support across broader departmental projects and initiatives as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience managing retail development projects and programs within an international retail environment.
- Proven track record of leading multiple store development, refurbishment, and rollout projects across diverse markets.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and Smartsheet; experience with SketchUp is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed, data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and leadership levels.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently while fostering collaboration and inclusivity within a team environment.
- Demonstrated success working in complex matrix organizations, managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and action-focused, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Results-driven with a positive, can-do attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
Benefits & Perks
- Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
- Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
- Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being.
- 38 hour working week
- Hybrid work
- 28 days holiday
- Teammate Resource groups e.g. Green Machine, Sustainability, LGBTQIA+, Women in Leading and Living, Balance for mental health and wellbeing etc.
- Human Performance Institute (Gym) on site
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Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via [email protected].
Core Responsibilities
The Retail Design & Development Lead manages the new store opening and refurbishment program across the EMEA distributor business. This role ensures projects are delivered on time and within budget while driving continuous improvement of design standards and processes.
Requirements
Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in retail development projects within an international environment. A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering is preferred.
Benefits
- Paid volunteer days
- Merchandise discounts
- Health and fitness benefits
- 28 days holiday
- Teammate resource groups
- On-site gym
About Under Armour
Industry: Retail Apparel and Fashion
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Our Belief: WE USE THE POWER OF SPORTS TO EXPAND EVERY PLAYING FIELD. Our Obsession: WE ARE OBSESSED WITH ATHLETES WHO STRIVE FOR MORE – IN SPORTS, IN LIFE, AND IN THE WORLD. Our Mission: TO INSPIRE ATHLETES WITH INNOVATIVE PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN SOLUTIONS THEY CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT. Our Values: LOVE ATHLETES We believe in waking up every morning to make athletes legendary. From the best of the best to the ones just getting started, we put the athlete at the center of everything we do. We create fearlessly with the courage and conviction to defy convention. We innovate by taking bold and smart risks. We show up big where athletes train, compete, and recover. CELEBRATE THE WINS We believe our victories, big and small, bring us together as a team. We celebrate our accomplishments, giving credit where it's due. We take time to have fun. We channel past successes to inspire our next win. STAND FOR EQUALITY We believe sport is the great unifier. We don't sit on the sidelines; we speak up for fairness and equity. We treat each other with respect. We apply different perspectives in our work. We come together as a force for good to serve the communities we represent. ACT SUSTAINABLY We believe our work is not just what we do but how we do it. We work ethically and efficiently to perfect performance while reusing the Earth's resources. We seek new information to develop lasting solutions. We protect our planet for all who now play, and all who will play, on our home field. FIGHT ON TOGETHER We believe strength is built through tackling adversity. We act with an enterprise mindset in the best interest of the Brand. We help each other overcome obstacles. We act with integrity, have honest conversations and grow over mistakes. We approach challenges with positive intent and never quit.