Sr Director Digital Design

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Katy, TX, US
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10+ years digital/web design experience
5+ years leadership managing designers
Strong portfolio of user-friendly interfaces
** Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Sr. Director of Digital Design to lead their e-commerce and digital initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in digital design and UX, with a focus on retail e-commerce, and will be responsible for guiding a creative team to enhance customer engagement through innovative design strategies. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves defining the overall digital design vision and content strategy for Academy's e-commerce platforms while managing a team of visual designers and content creators.
  • Candidates must leverage user research, A/B testing, and analytics to continuously improve site layouts, checkout flows, and product discovery experiences across all devices.
  • The position requires fostering a collaborative culture that champions user-centric design to drive business results such as conversion, engagement, and customer satisfaction.

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** Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Sr. Director of Digital Design to lead their e-commerce and digital initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in digital design and UX, with a focus on retail e-commerce, and will be responsible for guiding a creative team to enhance customer engagement through innovative design strategies. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years digital/web design experience
  • 5+ years leadership managing designers
  • Strong portfolio of user-friendly interfaces
  • Deep knowledge of information architecture
  • Mobile-first responsive design expertise
  • Proficiency in Figma Sketch Adobe XD
  • Experience with Agile development environments

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with photography video processes
  • Solid understanding of HTML CSS JavaScript
  • Passion for emerging trends like AR VR
  • Ability to craft compelling visual narratives
  • Experience with Monetate personalization tools

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Digital Design or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in digital/web design
  • At least 5 years in a leadership role
  • Significant retail e-commerce experience preferred

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