Director, Re-Investment Design (Interior Design / Architecture) (Atlanta)

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Job Summary

The Director of Design leads the design process for remodeled GoTo Foods specialty and restaurant locations. This position oversees the design efforts to ensure the appropriate implementation of our innovative and striking designs that satisfy one individual Brands' design criteria and operational standards. The Director collaborates across multiple stakeholders (Brand marketing, Operations, Development team, Vendors, Franchisees, and Franchisees A&E Team) to provide status updates, test fits and final conceptual layouts that optimize space, functionality, budgets and Brand identity. The Director will also collaborate with the Brand and coordinate all architectural design activities with designated GoTo Foods third party Design and Architectural Firms. This role will also collaborate with other internal Directors in design to establish standards, economies of scale and best practices for GoTo Foods. The Director of Re-investment Design works collaboratively with the Regional Development Directors to support all remodeled Franchise locations, providing support through Design Development phases and leads design decisions.

Job Summary

The Director of Design leads the design process for remodeled GoTo Foods specialty and restaurant locations. This position oversees the design efforts to ensure the appropriate implementation of our innovative and striking designs that satisfy one individual Brands' design criteria and operational standards. The Director collaborates across multiple stakeholders (Brand marketing, Operations, Development team, Vendors, Franchisees, and Franchisees A&E Team) to provide status updates, test fits and final conceptual layouts that optimize space, functionality, budgets and Brand identity. The Director will also collaborate with the Brand and coordinate all architectural design activities with designated GoTo Foods third party Design and Architectural Firms. This role will also collaborate with other internal Directors in design to establish standards, economies of scale and best practices for GoTo Foods. The Director of Re-investment Design works collaboratively with the Regional Development Directors to support all remodeled Franchise locations, providing support through Design Development phases and leads design decisions.

Essential Functions

• Design Development and Oversight
• Creates and reviews concept designs to ensure they adhere to operational and ADA requirements, and provide tagged equipment plans and schedules.
• Oversees the maintenance of design criteria detail drawings and infrastructure files/documents for layouts and specialty items as these relate to remodel standards.
• Prepares presentations and/or renderings to communicate design intent for remodels, tests and other new remodel design ideas.
• Reviews preliminary remodel conceptual plans and communicates corrections to adhere to brand standards whenever necessary.
• Provides remodel design guidance to team members, the Franchisee, external Brand Partner and Architect; provides proper tools and materials to assist them with trademark or design issues.
• Collaborates with Development and Operations Teams on design implementation, remodel prototype design, maintenance, finish material selection and specifications to optimize daily store operations as well as internal team efficiency.
• Oversees and creates elevations, colored renderings and perspective views when necessary.
• Evaluates existing stores for design considerations and oversees the management of design upgrades where appropriate.
• Continually searches for new and innovative design approaches to enhance the quality and efficiency of locations and design team efforts.
• Department Planning and Project Management
• Leads the project planning, scheduling and implementation of the specialty and restaurant Brands remodel design process; develops the overall direction for the remodel activity accomplishing yearly goals which include remodels by brand special projects as required.
• Gathers status updates and conducts meetings with internal re-investment team to understand project status, gather input, address any questions or concerns and to adjust resourcing as needed to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Acts as Brand Liaison and builds relationships with Development Partners (architects, consultants, and vendors) throughout the design phase and updates them with any operational or image changes as necessary.
• Ensures that copies of the pertinent design documents (e.g., conceptual designs, Mall Design Criteria, schematic layout, etc.) are sent to the architect and construction team.
• Monitors that communication between stakeholders (e.g., brand partners, franchisee, architect, and construction) is well documented.
• Builds and Directs a High Functioning Team
• Holds others accountable for conducting business in a legal and ethical manner while complying with policies, laws, and regulations related to business and employment.
• Oversees processes and programs across the remodel team to ensure talent for current and future needs by providing operational, functional, and technical leadership.
• Attracts, retains, and develops highly effective professionals and support staff.
• Cultivates a bench of leadership and talent to deliver results and support future growth.
• Determines work methods and directs the work of internal and external associates.
• Drives the establishment of performance goals and provides on-going feedback, coaching, and development to enhance the teams performance and capability, to facilitate open communication, and to encourage continuous performance improvement.
• Recognizes initiative, innovation, and work well done to create a positive work environment of excellence.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree, Design, Architecture, Architectural Design, or related field, required.

Work Experience

• 5+ years experience relevant work experience (e.g., restaurants/commercial conceptual layout design, FFE (Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment) specifications, required.
• 5 years experience managing National multi-unit design projects, required.
• 3 years of managerial experience required.

Skills

• Proficient in Auto CAD and able to read and understand design and construction drawings.
• Skills in Adobe Photoshop and SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator, particularly in regard to interior and exterior renderings
• Experience in Bluebeam Revu
• Ability to track design projects within standardized application (e.g., Lucernex)
• Ability to manage and organize projects across various stakeholder groups
• Ability to develop and maintain positive business relationships (e.g., franchisees, 3rd party vendors, other departments, etc.) and foster an environment of mutual respect, understanding, trust, and support
• Ability to adapt and adjust planned work through analyzing work demands, competing priorities, and tight deadlines within parameters of the organizational structure, processes, systems, and policies
• Ability to gather data from multiple sources and make informed decisions that includes an understanding of the business (business acumen)
• Ability to provide actionable recommendations, develop implementation plans, and provide effective change leadership to enhance quality, efficiency and overall effectiveness
• Ability to convey clear, concise information in verbal, written, electronic, and other communication formats and to demonstrate active listening while engaging others
• Ability to mentor, motivate, and guide internal and external teams toward achieving goals; to drive accountability, to provide ongoing, thoughtful, constructive feedback effectively; and to recognize a job well done.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

CertificationsTravel Requirement

• May be required to travel up to 25% of the time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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