Design Assistant/CAD Drafter

Kahala Management LLC•Scottsdale, AZ

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Kahala Brands, a globally recognized leader in quick-service restaurant franchising located in beautiful Scottsdale Arizona, currently has an opportunity for a Design Assistant/CAD Drafter to join the headquarters team. Kahala franchisees and partners operate a portfolio of many quick-service restaurant brands including Cold Stone Creamery, Planet Smoothie, Pinkberry, Blimpie, and Baja Fresh, among others, in over 20 countries around the world. This is an entry to mid-level position and would report to the Director of Design.

Requirements

3 or more years of restaurant design experience. Will consider candidates with college degree in related studies in lieu of experience.
Must be able to review and interpret site information or as-built plans
Generate plans, elevations, and details in AutoCad and PDF formats. These are required software skills.
Detailed understanding of plans, construction documents and engineering disciplines
Detailed knowledge and experience of restaurant equipment and design.
Willingness to work with multiple individuals and diverse franchisee clientele.
Ability to learn and retain brand standards/trade dress for multiple brands.
Must have excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills. Highly organized and detail oriented
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams)
Highly proficient in AutoCAD design software is a must including but not limited to block creation, updating and manipulation, layer management, and knowledge of creating drawing templates a plus

Nice To Haves

Educational or technical background in drafting, design or architecture experience working in a production firm environment a plus
Architectural building code knowledge is a plus
Design and construction background is a plus
Smartsheet PM software experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and/or maintain prototype CAD files for each brand including floor plans, finish details, elevations, ceiling and lighting and millwork details
Maintain equipment spec books for each brand
Maintain design guides for each brand
Create & maintain CAD block libraries for each brand
Draft feasibility test fits on request for unique spaces and/or multi-brands
Assist with drafting plans for remodels, office updates, and other internal projects
Collaborate closely with the design and construction team to ensure alignment
Standardize brand prototype filing system
Assist restaurant design managers with unique project requests as needed
Create proposed space “Test Fit” and other plans in AutoCad and PDF formats.
Provide support as needed to individual architects during the entire development process.
Create and manage process checklists and forms as needed for each project.
Generate and update RF/RM guides, specifications, and requirements.
Review and redline remodel/reconfigured plans produced by architects while maintaining a variety of existing conditions, equipment, and requests.
New product and material search
Transition newly acquired brands into the Kahala development system.
Maintain and organize project files for all brands.