Manager, Design

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.The Tim Horton’s design team is looking for a design project manager who would be excited to be on the front lines of implementing Tim Horton’s new design image. This role will consist of collaborating with a small internal team to maintain design standards across a network of external architectural consultants as we build new and renovate existing restaurants.You will be responsible to develop creative, site-specific solutions and adaptations of internal design guidelines across a variety of projects in a variety of markets. Must be able to communicate design to restaurant franchises and internal clients using a variety of written, visual, technological, and verbal skills. Design capabilities should include the ability to lay out front of house public spaces as well as back of house kitchen.Tim Horton’s internally develops custom millwork, furniture, lighting, and artwork. Any experience in any of these areas will be considered a great asset.RBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite 5 days per week. Key Responsibilities:Collaborate 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 franchises 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.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 millwork, furniture, materials (application), artwork and graphics.Collaborates with Design Teams, suppliers, consultants and internal departments Construction, Operations, Real Estate, Procurement, etc. on specific project / specification requirements.Limited travel will be expected, to meet and collaborate with Consultants, Suppliers, review execution in New / Test Markets and review new markets.Qualifications:Post-secondary education in Interior Design or Architecture5+ years’ experience in architecture or interior design, design development, space planning, rendering, drafting and presentations.Proficient in AutoCAD - and/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.Experience managing design consultants and clients.Salary:  Base salary range of $100, – $130, 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.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.