Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Junior Associate Architect, Development & Prototypes

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

💰 $79,000 - $93,600 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Leads Architectural coordination for new restaurants, including reviewing and tracking test fits, feasibility reviews, and layout approvals.
  • Track prototype/OFI updates and revisions for NROs, remodels and refresh programs, ensuring compliance with operational and ADA standards.
  • Architectural planning for flagship concepts and kitchen prototypes, integrating operational requirements and brand aesthetics.
  • Support strategic initiatives and system-wide refresh/remodel programs.
  • Partner with Construction, Operations, IT and Marketing teams to align deliverables with business objectives.
  • Coordinate with external vendors for millwork, signage, and equipment specifications.
  • Review and track shop drawings.
  • Track timelines for new builds and remodels, ensuring timely approvals and execution.
  • Team coordination and planning for annual pipeline goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (preferred) or related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in the restaurant space, construction documents, site planning, and/or prototype development.
  • Proficiency in design software (SketchUp, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Monday, Smartsheet).
  • Strong understanding of ADA compliance and brand standards.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across multiple departments.
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
Architectural coordinationFeasibility reviewsLayout approvalsPrototype developmentSite planningConstruction documentsADA complianceProject management
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationTeam coordinationPlanning
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture