Sr Designer - U.s. Implementation

What you'll do
When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn’t like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand - We got you!
Sr Designer will be responsible for providing detailed guidance to external architects and or Franchisees on interpreting prototype designs into new and existing spaces. They review and approve 3rd party design submissions to ensure adherence to brand standards and may be called upon to provide plans, elevations, sketches, renderings, etc. of their own creation, to demonstrate design ideas. This Sr Designer is an active participant in helping to solving business problems through design.
Responsibilities

• Lead cross functional (ops, supply chain and marketing) design review meetings Responsible for providing detailed guidance to external architects and or Franchisees on interpreting prototype designs into new stores, reimages, non-traditional, etc. in addition to other asset types that may not yet exist.
• Support the execution and upkeep of multiple prototype drawing sets, including coordinating changes and communicating them to the field and franchise community
• As needed, draws site plans and interior plan layouts for test fits, kitchen layouts to determine feasibility; does design studies to ensure that solutions are brand appropriate; or addresses one-off solutions for site-specific locations.
• Lead and execute submittal process for approval of alternate materials, and updated master approved materials list
• Review and approve in store Art Pack placement per the latest Wendy’s image and guidelines
• Manage project milestones and upload documents to the Wendy’s project management software
• Review and approve kitchen layout per the brand standards and kitchen manual
• Lead continuous improvement efforts on the design guidelines and approvals process. Find ways to streamline the process to drive down review duration while increasing its accuracy
• Respond to Requests for Information
• Review and approve seating arrangements and FF&E specs per the latest Wendy’s design guidelines and supporting superior customer experience
• Work closely with the Franchisee’s design team and leadership to ensure adherence to Wendy’s current design standards and specs.
• Ensure that the minimum set of documents are provided by the franchisee for each review
• Liaise with external architects to support the development of prototype drawing sets for the multiple building types and configurations. Liaise with and train external company and franchise architects on site-specific design
• Support the franchisees by identifying when they need third-party design support, and properly explain the advantages of using a trained preferred architect or equivalent
• Responsible for the review, comment and approval of design submissions for both company and franchise locations as well as for managing the necessary communication to all parties involved, including architects, franchisees, construction, operations, marketing, digital, etc.
• Review and approve interior and exterior signage placement and sizing per the latest Wendy’s image and guidelines
• Lead, attend, and participate in regular meetings to ensure proper coordination and alignment
• Redline BOH and FOH drawings to ensure compliance
• Provide design solutions and express them via scaled plans, elevations, renderings, color and material boards, written descriptions, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, etc.
• Responsible for working with Franchisees to identify improvement opportunities on restaurant design, manuals, guidelines supply chain, etc.; consolidate franchisee feedback; communicate to Wendy’s leadership and assist creating solutions for these demands.
• Be accountable for reaching design submission and review timelines
• Properly elevate and communicate to team leadership cases when the Franchisee is resistant or non-compliant to drive to resolution

What we expect from you

• Thorough working knowledge of latest materials, lighting technology, sustainability solutions, color principles and industry trends
• Practical knowledge/experience of restaurant design/layouts
• Knowledge of best building construction practices and design detailing
• Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent Interior Design degree. Proficiency in Bluebeam. AutoCAD, 3D visualization (Sketch-Up / Photoshop) capabilities a definite plus. MS Office suite a must
• Experience dealing with outside consultants/sourcing/vendors, including architectural, interior, MEP, and others. Strong communication skills and ability to work cross functionally is a must. Strong organizational skills
• Minimum 5 years interior and/or architectural design experience in a retail, hospitality or restaurant design or development organization.
• Thorough knowledge of North American Building Codes, Health Codes and ADA requirements.

Wendy’s was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe®," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand.
Pay Range: $85,000 - $145,000 Annually
Wendy's is an equal employment opportunity employer who may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.