Designer II

Dutch Bros. Coffee•Tempe, AZ

82d•$102,529•Onsite

About The Position

The Designer II will be responsible for the completion and the review of site plans, floor plans, and building elevations that meet the requirements of Real Estate and Construction Departments as set forth by the Operations Team. This role will assist outside consultants in the development of the buildings to ensure the accurate execution of the plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or design
A minimum of 4 years related experience to the understanding and design of QSR, restaurants, retail or hospitality.
Understanding of products and materials used in the construction process to determine durability, cost, ease of use and maintenance advantages during the life of the building
Working capability in either Sketchup, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Suite
Revit/CAD, Bluebeam, (proficient in at least one)
This position requires driving when necessary

Responsibilities

Assist in the review of plans submitted by Architects, Legacy Franchisees, and Developers in a timely fashion. Track submittal and completion dates of all required documents under the departments care:
Assists with the dissemination of information to act as roadmap for company and franchise partner development
Tracks all plans submitted by Franchisees and Operating Partners, and assists in the review of the documents in a prescribed time frame
May use field time to continue the education of Franchisees and Operating Partners in effective design and plan use
Provides timely and accurate project status updates on all development activities to management and stakeholders on regular basis
Collaborate on the production and release of Prototype Plans to outside consultants, facilitating changes driven by operations. Ensure plans are up to date per direction of the VP of Design and Construction:
Collaborates on project design, including assisting with development expectations for projects to ensure they are completed in accordance with established quality standards and time frames established by Dutch Bros
Tracks and logs the disbursement, controls and use of Dutch Bros proprietary designs and intellectual property as it pertains to development. Ensuring that each project is using the latest designs that meet the operational needs of the brand
Participates in discussions, symposiums and meetings to maintain continual communication with HQ and to make them aware of any concerns related to the building designs, misuse of company documents or other areas requiring immediate attention
At times offer field support on various projects as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) or provide Construction Management support where needed
Able to respond to verbal and written communication from all contacts in a professional and timely fashion
Works with construction, Ops support, Administration and pre-opening support to ensure a smooth, timely and successful store openings
Maintain all the documentations related to architectural designs and construction conditions
Involvement in professional industry organizations to stay current on design techniques as an opportunity to implement the latest design trends
Collaborate with outside consultants on the ocmpletion of exterior designs, site plan test fits, and operational test fits
Foster relationships with various professionals in the industry including Architects, Vendors, Suppliers, Communities, Government Official, and Landlords in a manner consistent with DB Values:
Coordinates the review of plans developed by outside consultants to identify concerns and ensure brand and trademark compliance, as well as Best Management Practices and Designs
Closely interacts with architecture and other outside consultants to ensure plan development process is timely and that the Franchisees and Operating Partners stay on their development timeline
Other duties as assigned