Designer - International Implementation (Quebec)

When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasnt like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If youre looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand We got you!

Le designer aura pour responsabilit de guider les architectes externes et/ou les franchiss dans l'adaptation des nouveaux concepts aux espaces nouveaux et existants. Ils vrifient et approuvent les propositions de design de tiers pour s'assurer qu'elles respectent les critres de la marque et peuvent tre amens fournir des plans, des lvations, des croquis, des rendus, etc. de leur propre cration pour illustrer des ides de design.

Designer will be 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.

Le designer aura pour responsabilit d'examiner, de commenter et d'approuver les propositions de prototypes pour les sites de l'entreprise et les sites franchiss, tout en assurant une communication fluide avec toutes les parties impliques, telles que les architectes, les franchiss, les quipes de construction, d'exploitation, de marketing, de numrique, etc. La complexit des valuations dpendra de l'exprience du/de la candidat(e).

• Grer les tapes du projet et tlcharger les documents dans le logiciel de gestion de projet de Wendys
• Responsable du respect des dlais de prsentation et d'examen des dessins et modles
• Organiser des runions de lancement et des runions supplmentaires de revue de conception interfonctionnelles (oprations, chane d'approvisionnement et marketing), avec au moins deux runions par projet
• Soutenir le programme d'assistance la conception par des tiers en orientant les franchiss qui ne disposent pas des capacits de conception appropries
• Travailler en troite collaboration avec l'quipe de design et la direction du franchis pour garantir le respect des critres de design et des spcifications de Wendy's. Signaler la direction de l'quipe de design internationale les cas o le franchis se montre rticent ou ne respecte pas les consignes.
• Veiller ce qu'un ensemble minimum de documents soit fourni par le franchis pour chaque examen
• Redfinir les dessins des locaux techniques (BOH) et des locaux d'accueil (FOH) pour assurer la conformit
• Examiner et approuver l'emplacement et la taille des enseignes intrieures et extrieures conformment l'image et aux directives les plus rcentes de Wendy's
• Examinez et approuvez le placement de l'Art Pack en magasin conformment l'image et aux directives les plus rcentes de Wendy's
• Examinez et approuvez la disposition des tables et les spcifications du mobilier, des accessoires et des quipements FF&E conformment aux dernires directives de design de Wendy's en favorisant une exprience client optimale
• Examiner et approuver le plan de la cuisine conformment aux normes de la marque et au manuel de cuisine
• Contribuer aux efforts d'amlioration continue des directive en matire de design et du processus d'approbation. Trouver des moyens de rationaliser le processus afin de rduire la dure de l'examen tout en augmentant sa prcision

Le designer aura pour responsabilit de guider les architectes externes et/ou les franchiss dans l'adaptation des nouveaux concepts principalement dans les nouveaux magasins et les projets de rnovation..

Assister le designer principal et le responsable du design en travaillant avec les franchiss pour identifier les possibilits d'amlioration de la conception des restaurants, des manuels, des directives, de la chane d'approvisionnement, etc. ; consolider les retours d'information des franchiss ; les communiquer la direction de Wendy's et aider crer des solutions pour ces demandes.

• Participer des runions de rvision de la conception transversales (oprations, chane d'approvisionnement et marketing)
• Contribuer la prparation du matriel pour les acadmies de design dans les rgions ou sur les marchs spcifiques pour les nouveaux franchiss

Rpondre aux demandes d'information

Selon les besoins, le designer peut tre appel aider le designer principal et le responsable du design dessiner des plans de site et des plans d'intrieur pour des essais, des plans de cuisine pour dterminer la faisabilit, raliser des tudes de conception pour s'assurer que les solutions sont adaptes la marque, ou trouver des solutions ponctuelles pour des sites spcifiques.

• Fournir des solutions de conception et les exprimer au moyen de plans l'chelle, d'lvations, de rendus, de planches de couleurs et de matriaux, de descriptions crites, de feuilles de calcul, de PowerPoint, etc.

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.

• 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.

Au moins deux ans d'exprience en design d'intrieur et/ou d'architecture dans une entreprise de design ou de dveloppement dans le domaine de la vente au dtail, de l'htellerie ou de la restauration. Les stages pertinents peuvent galement tre pris en compte en tant qu'exprience.

Licence en architecture ou diplme quivalent en architecture d'intrieur. Matrise de Bluebeam. La matrise d'AutoCAD ainsi que des capacits de visualisation 3D (SketchUp / Photoshop) sont certainement des atouts. La matrise de MS Office est indispensable

Exprience des relations avec des consultants externes, des fournisseurs et des vendeurs, notamment dans les domaines de l'architecture, de l'amnagement intrieur, des installations mcaniques et autres. De solides comptences en communication et une capacit travailler de manire transversale sont indispensables. Solides comptences organisationnelles

Une exprience pertinente dans le domaine de la vente au dtail, de la restauration rapide ou de l'alimentation et des boissons est fortement souhaite.

Connaissance des meilleures pratiques de construction des btiments et des dtails de conception

Connaissance pratique/exprience dans le domaine de la conception et de l'amnagement de restaurants

Connaissance approfondie des matriaux les plus rcents, de la technologie de l'clairage, des solutions de dveloppement durable, des principes de la couleur et des tendances du secteur

Connaissance approfondie des codes de construction nord-amricains, des codes de sant et des exigences de l'ADA.

Bilingue anglais/franais requis.

Poste situ au Qubec, et soutient l'ensemble du pays.

Le poste peut tre occup distance.

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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.

Position can be worked remotely.

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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.