Job Title

Sr. Project Designer

Job Description Summary

As a representative of our corporate client Design team, the Senior Project Designer will support Existing Restaurants as a lead design contact in support of the Tests & Rollouts Execution team. The Senior Project Designer will provide dedicated architectural and interior design support related to kitchen/operations, brand image and the application of design standards. The Senior Project Designer will direct a team of design professionals to provide design support and direction to ensure Design standards are correctly applied to projects in their respective program.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison to our client contact

• Consult to internal and external partners providing architectural and interior design support, advising and updating on brand design standards and initiatives

• Provide design solutions to the Existing Restaurants lead design consultants to ensure brand standards and requirements are adhered to on all designs for final rollout and construction

• Provide direction, leadership, and support of a team of design professionals to achieve unique site-specific design goals

• Create presentations to gain approval of the recommendations on improvements and other standards and changes

• Partner across internal teams to provide direction and guidance to ensure they have the necessary information to complete their responsibilities

• Develop effective relationships with key internal customers

• Understand industry best practices and respond to changes in the internal and external business environment to contribute to our client’s success

Requirements & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture/ Engineering/Interior Design and/or Construction Management

• Minimum 5 years experience in design, construction and project management in the restaurant industry or related field

• Provide clear direction, leadership, and support to a team of design professionals

• Ability to plan and meet deadlines for multiple projects and resources simultaneously

• Strong knowledge of architecture design and operations, construction principles and understanding of generally applicable laws and regulations with respect to restaurants and public use buildings

• Strong presentation, organizational, and problem resolution skills

• Ability to build strong working relationships across departments and teams

• Reasonable computer application skills in AutoCAD, Revit, Office, Outlook, etc.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to convey design concepts and goals

• Travel approx. 20-25% or on an as needed basis

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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