Junior Designer
About The Position
The Junior Designer reviews and maintains Denny’s restaurant brand facility standards and assists with the overall design process to ensure the company’s image. The role also assists in developing and maintaining design standards, elements, and product selections. The position adapts exterior and interior design standards for new restaurant locations; creates floor plans and interior and exterior design drawings and renderings under the direction of architectural design and real estate development leadership; and supports product research, selection, and specification for restaurant construction and remodeling. It also maintains design resources and archives, distributes drawings and specifications to project stakeholders, and responds to field questions about design considerations and deviation requests.
Requirements
- Technical school degree in architecture, construction, interiors, or a similar discipline.
- Proficiency in Bluebeam.
- Proficiency 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 preferred.
- One to three years of architectural design and drafting experience preferred.
- Knowledge of commercial kitchen design and equipment preferred.
- Knowledge of commercial or retail design.
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 Senior Director of Real Estate Development.
- Assist in researching, selecting, and specifying products for use in building and remodeling Denny’s restaurants.
- Develop and maintain the material and document resource center, including an 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
