Designer

Opportunity: Designer
Client: Leading Global Fast-food brand
Contract: 12 Month FTC (fixed term contract)
Location: Hybrid Working, South UK 1-2 days in office
Package: £40-55,000 DoE plus benefits

About the company
Our client has been providing delicious fast food to the world for over 50 years and is renowned for the flavour, their story and their amazing working culture.

About the opportunity
In the South of the UK a unique opportunity has arisen for a Designer; to support the creative restaurant design and restaurant design approval process. A key part of the role will be providing creative design assistance to their Senior Creative Lead such as creative ideas, design and design development information as well as running design and drawing approval for the current remodel and new restaurants program.

About the role
* Being the creative gatekeeper and upholding standards for all new and remodelled restaurants. You will review and layouts for about 100 minor remodels, up to 75 major remodels and 40 new restaurants each year.
* Liaise with internal Construction Managers, External Architects and Franchisees to solve challenges on restaurant design. Occasionally attend site meetings to brief and evaluate projects.
* Support the creation, distribution and maintenance of Design Guidance.
* To manage storage and retrieval of drawings, photographs and other data relevant to store development
* Provide general creative support to the Senior Creative Lead on Design Projects i.e. creation of new restaurant design concepts, new formats etc
* Occasionally lead other ad hoc Design projects i.e. bespoke restaurant décor

About you
* Enthusiasm and passion are a must!
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* They're looking for a team player who embraces the company culture, gets involved with the various initiatives
* At times you will work autonomously seeing projects to fruition (assumption), you will be able to identify priorities and manage own workload effectively you will also be self-motivated and a quick-learner, willing to be hands-on and work at tasks outside of normal duties.
* You'll need to be someone who always remains positive and motivated, inspiring colleagues to maintain a similar attitude.
* There may occasionally be stressful times with this role! They'll need you to show patience and be able to make judgment calls under pressure.
* You are intellectually curious and creative. They're looking for someone solution driven, meaning you'll be inquisitive, tenacious and determined… always looking for new ways to deliver ground-breaking work.
* Ability to work with people of various disciplines at all levels within an organisation A strong and proven drive for results
* A current driving license, prepared to travel in the UK and Ireland & spend time away overnight during the week

What you will need
* Bachelor's degree in Design/ Architecture (essential)
* Experience in a similar role, working with Autodesk drawing package (Autocad 2020) (Essential) & Visualising in 3DS MAX or Sketchup
* Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, in particular Photoshop (Essential) and InDesign/Illustrator (Preferred)
* Proven experience in design, space planning, retail and equipment layouts
* Proven experience in taking concept designs through to delivery on site
* Experience in a national multi-unit retail environment

On offer to the successful Designer is the opportunity to join a truly exciting business on the next phase of their journey in a 12 month fixed term contract that may well extend longer. There is a salary of £40-55,000 depending on your level of experience and list of benefits longer than your arm. The role is based from the South East of the UK and offers Hybrid working with 1-2 days in the office. Get in touch now to register your interest!

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