Junior Designer

Denny's • Spartanburg, SC

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About The Position

The Junior Designer reviews and maintains Denny’s restaurant brand facility standards and assists with the design process to support the company’s image. The role also assists in developing and maintaining design standards, elements, and product selections. The position adapts design standards for new restaurant locations, prepares drawings and renderings under senior direction, supports product research and specification, maintains design resources and archives, distributes design documents, and responds to field questions and deviation requests.

Requirements

• Technical school degree in architecture, construction, interiors, or a similar discipline.
• Knowledgeable in commercial or retail design.
• Proficient in Bluebeam.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Experience with Photoshop and/or design software renderings, with an understanding of their use in design and architecture.
• Ability to read construction documents.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and work well in a corporate team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design.
• One to three years of architectural design and drafting experience.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen design and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Adapt exterior and interior design standards for new restaurant locations.
• Create floor plans and interior and exterior design drawings and renderings under the direction of the Senior Manager, Architectural Design or the Senior Director of Real Estate Development.
• Assist in researching, selecting, and specifying appropriate products for building and remodeling Denny’s restaurants.
• Develop and maintain the material and document resource center, including the archive of plans and photos.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute drawings, plans, and specifications to field Project Managers, the Senior Director of Real Estate, and franchisees.
• Respond to field questions and issues related to general design considerations and deviation requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree