Franchise Interior Design Specialist

Archinect; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 5%

Life Insurance and AD&D

Business Travel Insurance

Company provided lunch

Paid time off and holidays

Holiday gift certificates

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

DCFSA (Dependent Care Spending Account

Job summary

Archinect is seeking a seasoned interior design/architecture professional to guide store design for franchise locations. You will develop brand-aligned guidelines, create concepts for new stores, and coordinate with partners to ensure quality and consistency.

Responsibilities include managing projects, budgets, and timelines while promoting cross-functional collaboration. Travel to new locations is expected, and a strong command of CAD/SketchUp/Adobe tools is essential for delivering compelling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Licensed Interior Designer or Architect preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain brand identity and design consistency.
• Experience collaborating with external partners and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of current design trends and best practices in F&B industry.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with multi-project management.
• Willingness to travel for new locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update store design guidelines reflecting the brand identity.
• Establish standard procedures to ensure brand-wide interior design consistency for new franchises.
• Develop and propose interior design concepts for new franchise stores.
• Collaborate with franchise partners to deliver customized design solutions.
• Manage store design projects from inception to completion.
• Oversee timelines, budgets, resources, and documentation for projects.
• Coordinate with external architects, designers, and suppliers.
• Oversee material, furniture, and decor selections.
• Perform regular site visits to ensure design quality and consistency.
• Review compliance with design standards and propose improvements.
• Support franchise locations in maintaining brand-aligned designs.
• Ensure consistent customer experience across all stores by auditing designs.
• Provide training on design guidelines to franchise partners and internal team.
• Act as a design consultant and ongoing support resource.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Brand identity

Cross-functional teams

F&B design trends

Korean-English bilingual

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Licensed Interior Designer or Architect preferred

Tools

CAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Develop and update store design guidelines that reflect the brand identity.
• Establish standard procedures and guidelines to ensure consistency in interior design across new franchise openings.
• Develop and propose interior design concepts for new franchise stores.
• Work closely with franchise partners to deliver customized design solutions that meet the specific needs and characteristics of each location.
• Manage and oversee store design projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure smooth project execution by managing timelines, budgets, resources, and documentation.
• Collaborate and communicate with external architects, designers, and suppliers.
• Manage the selection and supply of materials, furniture, and decorative elements.
• Conduct regular site visits and evaluations to ensure the quality and consistency of store designs.
• Review compliance with design standards and propose improvements as needed.
• Support all franchise locations in maintaining designs that align with the brand’s vision and philosophy.
• Ensure a consistent customer experience across all stores by reviewing interior designs and displays.
• Provide training on design guidelines and procedures to franchise partners and internal team members.
• Act as a consultant for design-related issues and offer ongoing support.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field. Licensed Interior Designer or Architect preferred.
• Proficiency in design software such as CAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain brand identity and design consistency.
• Experience collaborating with external partners and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of current design trends and best practices in the F&B industry.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to go on business trips for new locations
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in interior design, project management, or a related field.
• Bilingual in Korean and English preferred

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program) per company policy
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match per company policy
• Life Insurance and AD&D (Accidental death & Dismemberment) per company policy
• BTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage)
• Company provided lunch
• Paid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays per company policy
• Celebration & Condolence Benefits per company policy
• Smart Card: Earn additional 4 points to the standard $1 = 1 point
• Holiday Gift certificates per company policy
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) per company policy
• DCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account) per company policy

Work Hours:

MON-FRI, 8:30am to 5:30pm

Pay range:

$60,000 - $70,000