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Designer willbe responsible for assisting in providing guidance to external architects and or Franchisees on interpreting prototype designs into new and existing spaces. They review and approve 3rd party design submissions to ensure adherence to brand standards and may be called upon to provide plans, elevations, sketches, renderings, etc., of their own creation, to demonstrate design ideas.

The Designer will be responsible for the review, comment and approval of prototypical design submissions for both company and franchise locations as well as for managing the necessary communication to all parties involved, including architects, franchisees, construction, operations, marketing, digital, etc. The complexity of the reviews to be commensurate with experience. This poisition is located in the US, but will support Canada.

• Manage project milestones and upload documents to the Wendys project management software
• Accountable for reaching design submission and review timelines
• Hold kick off and additional cross functional (operations, supply chain and marketing) design review meetings, at least two meetings per project
• Support the third-party Design Assist program by referring franchisees that dont have the appropriate design capabilities
• Work closely with the Franchisees design team and leadership to ensure adherence to Wendys current design standards and specs. Properly elevate and communicate to Global Design team leadership cases when the Franchisee is resistant or non-compliant.
• Ensure that a minimum set of documents are provided by the franchisee for each review
• Redline BOH and FOH drawings to ensure compliance
• Review and approve interior and exterior signage placement and sizing per the latest Wendys image and guidelines
• Review and approve in store Art Pack placement per the latest Wendys image and guidelines
• Review and approve seating arrangements and FF&E specs per the latest Wendys design guidelines and supporting superior customer experience
• Review and approve kitchen layout per the brand standards and kitchen manual
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts on the design guidelines and approvals process. Find ways to streamline the process to drive down review duration while increasing its accuracy

Designer will be responsible for assisting in providing guidance to external architects and or Franchisees on interpreting prototype designs primarily into new stores and reimages.

Assist Sr. Designer and Design Manager in working with Franchisees to identify improvement opportunities on restaurant design, manuals, guidelines supply chain, etc.; consolidate franchisee feedback; communicate to Wendys leadership and assist creating solutions for these demands.

• Participate in cross functional (ops, supply chain and marketing) design review meetings
• Help to prepare materials for design academies at regions or market specific for new franchisees

Respond to Requests for Information

As needed the Designer may be called upon to assist Sr. Designer and Design Manager in drawing site plans and interior plan layouts for test fits, kitchen layouts to determine feasibility, to do design studies to ensure that solutions are brand appropriate, or to address one-off solutions for site-specific locations.

• Provide design solutions and express them via scaled plans, elevations, renderings, color and material boards, written descriptions, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, etc.

Minimum 2 years interior and/or architectural design experience in a retail, hospitality or restaurant design or development organization. Experience can include relevant internship experience.

Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent Interior Design degree. Proficiency in Bluebeam. AutoCAD, 3D visualization (Sketch-Up / Photoshop) capabilities a definite plus. MS Office suite a must

Experience dealing with outside consultants/sourcing/vendors, including architectural, interior, MEP, and others. Strong communication skills and ability to work cross functionally is a must. Strong organizational skills

Relevant experience in Retail, Quick Service Restaurant or Food & Beverage environments strongly preferred.

Knowledge of best building construction practices and design detailing

Practical knowledge/experience of restaurant design/layouts

Thorough working knowledge of latest materials, lighting technology, sustainability solutions, color principles and industry trends

Thorough knowledge of North American Building Codes, Health Codes and ADA requirements.

Bilingual English/French required.

Position located in Quebec, and supports the entire country.

This position will be located in the US, but will support Canada.

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Wendys was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand.

The base pay range for this position is listed below. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidates job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors. This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. * The target annual bonus for this role is XX% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance.

Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits! Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings. For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website, www.wendysbenefits.com.*

*NOTE: Wendys benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms. Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendys benefits, bonus, and other incentives. Wendys retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws.