Design Assistant & CAD Drafter – Restaurant Brand Projects

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

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