Design Assistant/CAD Drafter

Kahala Management; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance plans

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kahala Brands, a global leader in quick-service restaurant franchising, seeks a Design Assistant/CAD Drafter for its Scottsdale headquarters. The role supports brand design across multiple concepts, drafts plans, and maintains CAD libraries.

Strong AutoCAD skills and brand standards experience are essential. This entry-to-mid level position reports to the Director of Design and collaborates with the design and construction teams to ensure accurate, timely deliverables for remodels and new

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant design experience or college degree in related studies may substitute for experience.
• Experience drafting, design or architecture in a production firm is a plus.
• Knowledge of restaurant equipment and design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain prototype CAD files for each brand, including floor plans and elevations.
• Maintain equipment spec books and design guides for each brand.
• Create and maintain CAD block libraries; draft feasibility test fits for unique spaces.
• Assist with remodels, office updates, and internal projects.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure alignment.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Learning ability

Education

College degree in related studies

Tools

AutoCAD

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

PDF editing

Job description

Full Time Administrative Corporate Headquarters, Scottsdale, AZ, US

Design Assistant/CAD Drafter

POSITION SUMMARY:

Kahala Brands, a globally recognized leader in quick-service restaurant franchising located in beautiful Scottsdale Arizona, currently has an opportunity for a Design Assistant/CAD Drafter to join the headquarters team. Kahala franchisees and partners operate a portfolio of many quick-service restaurant brands including Cold Stone Creamery, Planet Smoothie, Pinkberry, Blimpie, and Baja Fresh, among others, in over 20 countries around the world. This is an entry to mid-level position and would report to the Director of Design.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 or more years of restaurant design experience. Will consider candidates with college degree in related studies in lieu of experience.
• Educational or technical background in drafting, design or architecture experience working in a production firm environment a plus
• Architectural building code knowledge is a plus
• Design and construction background is a plus
• Must be able to review and interpret site information or as-built plans
• Generate plans, elevations, and details in AutoCad and PDF formats. These are required software skills.
• Detailed understanding of plans, construction documents and engineering disciplines
• Detailed knowledge and experience of restaurant equipment and design.
• Willingness to work with multiple individuals and diverse franchisee clientele.
• Ability to learn and retain brand standards/trade dress for multiple brands.
• Must have excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills. Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams)
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD design software is a must including but not limited to block creation, updating and manipulation, layer management, and knowledge of creating drawing templates a plus
• Smartsheet PM software experience is a plus

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and/or maintain prototype CAD files for each brand including floor plans, finish details, elevations, ceiling and lighting and millwork details
• Maintain equipment spec books for each brand
• Maintain design guides for each brand
• Create & maintain CAD block libraries for each brand
• Draft feasibility test fits on request for unique spaces and/or multi-brands
• Assist with drafting plans for remodels, office updates, and other internal projects
• Collaborate closely with the design and construction team to ensure alignment
• Standardize brand prototype filing system
• Assist restaurant design managers with unique project requests as needed

PRE-CONSTRUCTION

• Create proposed space “Test Fit” and other plans in AutoCad and PDF formats.
• Provide support as needed to individual architects during the entire development process.

PLAN & DESIGN

• Create and manage process checklists and forms as needed for each project.

REFRESH, REMODEL AND RELOCATION PROJECTS

• Generate and update RF/RM guides, specifications, and requirements.
• Review and redline remodel/reconfigured plans produced by architects while maintaining a variety of existing conditions, equipment, and requests.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• New product and material search
• Transition newly acquired brands into the Kahala development system.
• Maintain and organize project files for all brands.

Benefits (Subject to Change)

• 401(k) matching, including Roth options
• 3 Medical insurance plans
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (10 holidays, 3 weeks PTO)