Project Design Manager

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and project management process for new restaurant environmentsincluding conversions free-standing buildings and in-line locationsensuring solutions reflect brand standards while adapting to unique constraints.
• Work independently or with minor oversight to develop conceptual layouts test fits design studies and renderings that translate program and operational needs into clear design intent for consultants architects and kitchen designers.
• Manage project team by providing direction reviewing deliverables and ensuring alignment with design principles operational workflows and project timelines.
• Serve as the primary design liaison between Architecture Kitchen Design Equipment Development & Construction teams for new restaurant projects.
• Evaluate existing conditions field complexities and site limitations to provide creative technically sound design solutions that balance brand standards with realworld constraints.
• Review drawings prototypes and program updates to identify impacts on new restaurant projects and communicate changes to internal and external partners.
• Review selection and specifications of furniture fixtures equipment and millwork including layout drawings and detailed product description to meet clients requirements
• Provide clear and proactive communication to internal & external stakeholders regarding project risks design decisions program changes and timelines.
• Conduct periodic site visits to understand realworld performance build relationships with field teams and ensure design intent is upheld through construction.
• Support change management efforts by helping teams adopt new standards materials workflows and prototype enhancements across formats.
• Uphold disciplined stewardship and represent the brand with excellence in all design communication and decisionmaking touchpoints.
• Provide clear direction leadership and support to a team of design professionals
• Ability to plan and meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Architecture Interior Design or a related design discipline with 7 years of experience in commercial design architecture or project management (restaurant/hospitality preferred).
• Strong understanding of architectural design front and back of house workflows site design kitchen equipment adjacencies space planning and construction processes.
• Proven ability to create conceptual layouts test fits and clear design intent documents while managing multiple projects at varying stages.
• Experience directing and reviewing work from architects kitchen designers and engineering consultants.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across Design Operations Equipment and Construction teams.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office products required; familiarity with AutoCAD Revit SketchUp Adobe Creative Suite and rendering tools (Enscape TwinMotion) preferred.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous fastmoving environments and adapting to evolving standards and site constraints.
• Willingness to travel for project reviews site visits and partner engagement approx. 20%

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