Design Assistant & CAD Drafter for Multi-Brand Restaurant

Kahala Brands, Ltd.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 to join the Scottsdale HQ. This entry-to-mid level role reports to the Director of Design and supports multiple brands, including Cold Stone Creamery and Baja Fresh, in developing CAD drawings, design guides, and brand standards.

The candidate will draft plans, elevations, and details, review site information, and collaborate with a cross-functional team to move projects from concept to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant design experience.
• College degree in related studies or equivalent experience.
• Background in drafting, design or architecture a plus.
• Architectural building code knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to review and interpret site information or as-built plans.
• Generate plans, elevations, and details using AutoCAD and PDF formats.
• Detailed understanding of plans, construction documents and engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of restaurant equipment and design.

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 manage CAD block libraries for each brand.
• Draft feasibility test fits for unique spaces and multi-brand projects.
• Assist with remodeling, office updates and internal design projects.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure alignment.
• Standardize brand prototype filing system; assist managers with requests.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related studies

Tools

AutoCAD

PDF formats

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Job description

Kahala Brands, a global leader in quick-service restaurant franchising, seeks a Design Assistant/CAD Drafter to join the Scottsdale HQ. This entry-to-mid level role reports to the Director of Design and supports multiple brands, including Cold Stone Creamery and Baja Fresh, in developing CAD drawings, design guides, and brand standards.

The candidate will draft plans, elevations, and details, review site information, and collaborate with a cross-functional team to move projects from concept to