Associate Designer

Dine Brands Global, Inc. is a leading full-service restaurant company operating well-known brands like Applebee’s and IHOP. They are seeking an Associate Designer to support the Architecture & Design team by managing project documentation, coordinating materials, and assisting in the execution of design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of project-related materials and communications
• Process vendor invoices and support tracking of A&D expenses
• Track ad hoc initiatives related to A&D and create materials for roll outs
• Ensure all requested support are delivered on time to a high, professional standard
• Collaborate with internal teams, franchisees, consultants, and vendors
• Ensure project files, templates, and deliverables are consistently organized, properly filed, and accessible to both internal and external cross-functional teams
• Document design and specification changes and distribute updates to internal and external partners
• Support regular updates and development of document templates, design guidelines, prototype drawing sets, specifications, and brand standards ready to publish both internally and externally
• Organize, update, maintain the A&D material library, including finishes, fixtures, plans, mock ups, and other branded elements
• Conduct audits to ensure materials are current and aligned with brand standards
• Research, source, and compile alternatives for FF&E and architectural finishes
• Track approved and backup material selections
• Maintain and manage vendor relationships and requests, such as scheduling presentations, requesting samples, tracking feedback, and contact information

Skills

• 1-2 years in the Architectural Design field (Internship experience welcomed)
• Basic understanding of architectural drawing sets, architectural materials, color theory, graphic design, branding features
• Excellent organizational, time-management, communication and collaborative skills as a team player
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and support a very fast paced environment
• Strong personal accountability to self-perform, meet and exceed goals and track performance towards objectives
• Ability to collaborate, and willingness to take on tasks both in-role and outside of formal accountabilities, when needed
• Strong work ethic, adaptability, ability to multi-task and possess a positive can-do attitude to support both administrative and design-related assignments
• Positive attitude and flexibility to attend virtual meetings across domestic and international time zones
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor's degree or higher in either Architecture or Interior Design
• Experience within the commercial, hospitality, F&B and restaurant concepts/industry preferred
• Candidates interested in design-focused growth are encouraged to submit a portfolio to demonstrate design capability

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