Regional Interior Designer

ZUS COFFEE; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee brand in Subang Jaya seeks an experienced Interior Designer to develop layouts, ensure compliance with brand standards, and support regional design efforts. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Interior Design or Architecture and has 3–5 years of experience in commercial interior design. Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp is essential. This position offers an opportunity to influence design quality and standardization across international outlets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in retail/F&B/commercial interior design.
• Experience in construction detailing and drawing submission.
• Detail-oriented and capable of handling multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop layout plans and technical drawings for outlets.
• Review design proposals submitted by franchisees.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and local requirements.

Skills

Interior Design

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator

Job description

Position Responsibilities

Design & Documentation

• Develop layout plans, 3D perspectives, and full set technical drawings for international outlets.
• Ensure drawings are compliant with brand standards and relevant local requirements.

Standardization & Guidelines

• Assist in producing and maintaining design guidelines, standard drawing templates, and detail libraries.
• Support consistency and quality in design across all regions.

Franchise Design Review

• Review and comment on design proposals submitted by franchisees.
• Ensure design alignment with brand identity, functional requirements, and technical feasibility.

Regional Design Support

• Respond to design-related enquiries from all regions and upcoming countries.
• Support localization of design for various markets while maintaining brand integrity.

Quality Control of Submissions

• Ensuring submitted drawings and documents (internal or franchise) meet visual, technical, and formatting standards before release.

Documentation & Version Control Support

• Helping to organize, archive, and manage updates of drawing sets and guideline documents, especially across different countries/versions.

Design Process & Workflow Optimization

• Contributing feedback or improvements to how the team produces, reviews, or localizes design documents (especially helpful in international/regional rollouts).

Cross-Department Liaison (Informal)

• Acting as a point of contact between COE Design and Ops, Marketing, or Construction teams on matters affecting design execution or layout practicality.

Training & Onboarding (Light)

• Occasionally assisting new regional team members or franchisees to understand the design standards, templates, and tools.

Qualification and Experience

• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in retail / F&B / commercial interior design.
• Exposure to regional or franchise projects is an added advantage.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator.
• Experience in construction detailing and drawing submission.
• Familiarity with 3D rendering tools is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills, able to coordinate across functions and countries.
• Takes initiative and shows strong sense of responsibility.
• Flexible and adaptable to project demands, including tight timelines and regional time differences.
• Proactive and committed to meeting deadlines, even in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.

a Necessity, not a Luxury