Sr. Analyst, Design, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, US&C

Restaurant Brands International • Miami, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world. Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories. RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities. RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc. Our Opportunity: The Designer is responsible for supporting the implementation and execution of restaurant design and image for the Popeyes Brand in North America. The Designer will be responsible for ensuring Popeyes brand standards are being upheld in every new and current Popeyes store in North America. The candidate will work both directly and indirectly with multiple other functions inside and outside of the development team, including construction; real estate; operations; technology; marketing; finance and 3rd party vendors. RBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite 5 days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Architecture and/or Interior Design from a recognized educational institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with successful hospitality (QSR preferred) design field & technical and project management experience in the field of architectural design and/or interior design.
• Software’s requirements: Adobe Suites Family, SketchUp, Enscape, AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated direct experience creating interior and architectural design concepts for a range of project sizes and varying complexity levels.
• Highly organized and self-driven creative leader that is capable of influencing teams beyond individual projects.
• Ability to read and draw a full set of architectural plans.
• Demonstrates effective communication, and strong organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with brand leadership, franchisees, vendors, and other parties.
• Honesty, high integrity, personal accountability, and a passion for the success of the brand and the team.
• The ideal candidate should possess a discerning eye for aesthetics, a strong grasp of proportions, and an innate understanding of what constitutes exemplary design.

Nice To Haves

• Value Engineering experience is a plus.
• Excellent Enscape and SketchUp skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a cross-functional team to develop new design concepts for Popeyes.
• Master, communicate and clarify brand standards around image, design, and equipment to architects, franchisees, developers, and other external parties.
• Manage and deliver plan revisions to franchise partners and other relevant parties in a timely manner.
• Read and provide comments on architecture, engineering, and construction plans.
• Review and approve site plans, exterior elevations, décor packages, and signage packages as provided by franchisees and their teams.
• Conduct training sessions and calls with vendors to walk them through our design and specifications.

Benefits

• Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness.
• We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees