Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Associate Designer – Special Projects, Design Standards

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Irvine • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $98,400 - $115,800 per year

About the role

  • Design New Restaurant, Remodel & Refresh Concepts
  • Lead & Design work related to new restaurant and remodel initiatives
  • Reviews Design and Layout for remodels and new restaurants for corporate and franchise.
  • Manage & document design process and workstreams cross functionally
  • Create and update design decks, signage, decor, including specifications.
  • Update spec books with new finish guidelines, detail design drawings, and design playbooks for NRO and refresh/remodel programs.
  • Source and manage vendors for art, signage, furniture, and finishes.
  • Maintain vendor contacts and ensure supply of materials, providing for vetting and sourcing alternate finishes.
  • Present design updates and strategies to senior leaders
  • Support cost-reduction programs by identifying alternative suppliers and running RFP vendor processes.
  • Work closely with Construction, Operations, and Marketing teams to align design deliverables with business objectives.
  • Participate in department summits, spec book reviews, and planning sessions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (preferred), or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in commercial or restaurant design.
  • Proficiency in design software (SketchUp, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite), Monday.com
  • Strong understanding of ADA compliance and brand standards.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration across multiple departments and vendor management skills.
Benefits
  • Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday
  • Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
  • Onsite dining center and employee lounge
  • Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash
  • Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
  • Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
  • Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
  • 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
  • Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
  • Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many __good benefits to name__
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Hard Skills & Tools
commercial designrestaurant designADA complianceproject managementdesign process managementdesign specificationsvendor managementRFP processesdesign decksdetail design drawings
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture