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Manager, Design & Architecture, Tim Hortons, US

Tim Hortons1 day ago
Toronto, ON
CA$110,000 - CA$140,000/annual
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive paid parental leave program
Free telemedicine services
Mental wellness support

About the role

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.

This position is responsible for leading Design & Execution of Projects for Tim Hortons US in all restaurant formats including both architecture and interior design. Working both internally and with consultants to develop creative, site-specific plans and solutions adapted from internal design guidelines across a variety of projects in a variety of markets. Must be able to communicate design to restaurant owner groups and internal clients using a variety of written, visual, technological, and verbal skills. Design capabilities including planning & coordinating, selecting commercial-grade material specifications, fixtures, lighting, millwork, and furniture. Work with the North American and International Architecture & Design Leads, Operations, Procurement, Real Estate and Development Teams to develop working prototypes and specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with Architectural Consultants on adapting and applying the design standards to specific projects that modernizes the brand and improves the guest experience.

  • Draw and sketching skills including space planning, exterior concept elevations, interior concept elevations/renderings.

  • Presents and works directly with Restaurant Owner Clients to review and edit schematic designs as well as guide them through the design development process.

  • Develops and presents conceptual and schematic design ideas that push the brand image forward while working with consultants to formulate solutions for a variety of business needs.

  • Able to generate visualizations of proposed ideas/concepts

  • Participates in meetings with consultants and executives to understand and respond to a wide range of projects and project types.

  • Reviews and approves prototypical shop drawings and/or physical samples from vendors i.e.. millwork, furniture, materials (application), artwork and graphics

  • Some travel will be expected, to meet and collaborate with Franchisees, Team members, Consultants, Suppliers, and to review in Market execution

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in Interior Design or Architecture

  • 5+ years’ experience in architecture or interior design, design development, space planning, rendering, drafting and presentations

  • Proficient in AutoCAD - v.2018and/or subsequent newer releases

  • SketchUp or other 3D modeling/rendering software, Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign) and MS Office (word, excel, PowerPoint)

  • Design experience in the development of design for retail and/or restaurant industry

  • Working with and managing design consultants and clients

Base salary range of $110,000 - $140,000 CAD. Base salary for this position may vary based on relevant factors such as experience, education, location, and skills. This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual discretionary bonus plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the incentive program, based on individual and company performance metrics. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity grants pursuant to the Company’s long-term incentive plan.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

RBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration. Successful candidates will be expected to work onsite 5 days per week.

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.

Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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