Assoc. Mgr., Concept Design

What You’ll Be Serving Up:

Contributes to KFC US success by managing the development of outstanding restaurant designs for new builds and remodels brand design reviews and franchisee support that delivers the KFC customer experience and brand positioning while meeting established architectural and brand standards. Brings architectural, design expertise and executional insight to KFC’s pipeline of restaurant remodels and new restaurant development. 

Here’s How You’ll Spice Things Up:

• New restaurant project pipeline management and communication – 30%
  • Design manager for traditional and non-traditional ground up new build restaurants and conversions of other concepts to KFC restaurants.
  • Provides clear, effective and timely communication of design direction and changes to external consultants, Regional Franchisee Development Managers (RFDM) and franchisee teams.
  • Track and document projects through the A&D process and update asset information in a cross functional database.
  • Build trust and confidence in ongoing working relationships with franchisee’s and their teams to build KFC assets while providing solutions to problems in all executional phases of restaurant design and construction.
  • Work Closely with Regional Franchisee Development Managers (RFDM) on pre-design assessments to collaborate on site selection.
  • Responsible for project through design lifecycle, from registration to design approval
• Remodel restaurant project design review management and communication – 50%
  • Evaluate design submittals, identify exceptions, propose and implement design solutions as part of project design reviews.
  • Provides clear, effective and timely communication of design direction and changes to external consultants, KFC Construction Managers (CM) and franchisee teams.
  • Track and document projects through the A&D process and update asset information in a cross functional database.
  • Responsible for project through design lifecycle, from registration to design approval.
  • Multibrand design lead – template owner and team design resource. Partners with sister brands to ensure all brand standards are met for both brands.
• Provide Design Visualization and Support  - 20%
  • Support visuals for A&D playbooks
  • Support A&D team design work across all restaurant formats

What You Bring to the Table:

• Education/Certifications – Bachelors Degree in Interior Design / Architecture / Construction or related field, experience of 5-7 years in a related field is acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Experience         
  • Years of Experience – Minimum of 5 years related experience.
  • Knowledge of the retail / restaurant design process and ability to read drawings.
  • CADD proficiency with Autodesk AutoCad required, Revit experience a plus.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites and ability to learn new programs specific to design presentation.
  • Knowledge of Bluebeam and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Photoshop).
  • Managing external architecture, design and engineering consultants.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate design issues across all levels
  • Strong work ethic with the ability to address multiple projects with a positive mindset.
  • Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a highly collaborative, fast-paced corporate office environment.
  • Strong desire to build know how and grow within the position and organization.
  • Ability on limited occasions to travel to attend or work at job related conferences and functions.

KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the few brands in America that can boast about having a rich, 60-year history of success and innovation. In fact, KFC is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain and a division of Yum! Brands, the world’s largest restaurant company.
 
Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, has over 45,000 restaurants in more than 135 countries and territories and is one of the Aon Hewitt Top Companies for Leaders in North America. In 2018, Yum! Brands was recognized as part of the inaugural Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. The company’s restaurant brands – KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell – are global leaders of the chicken, pizza and Mexican-style food categories. 
 
More important than our size is our commitment to breakthrough innovation and the success of our employees. We're proud of the unique culture we've built, one where everyone can be their best self, make a difference and have fun! We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, encourage ideas from everyone, and have actively developed a workforce that is diverse in style and background.