Franchise Store Design Architect

H Mart Inc.; 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

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