Restaurant Design Architect — Lead Prototypes & Growth

Waterstone Human Capital; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterstone Human Capital is seeking an Architectural Designer to lead restaurant design projects from concept through construction documentation, ensuring brand standards and operational needs are aligned.

You will develop test-fits, floor plans, site plans, and elevations for new and renovated locations while coordinating with architects, engineers, and consultants. On-site work is required, with a focus on scalable, brand-aligned spaces across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in architecture, interior architecture, or hospitality/retail design.
• Hands-on design experience for restaurant, fast-casual, or fast-food spaces.
• Strong ability to develop test-fits, floor plans, elevations, and construction documentation.
• Working knowledge of zoning, entitlement, permitting, and building codes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit and SketchUp preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong communication and organization.
• Must work 100% on-site with no remote flexibility.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person and be able to work without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant design projects from concept through construction documentation.
• Develop test-fits, floor plans, site plans, and elevations for new and renovated locations.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants on each project.
• Support entitlement, zoning, design review, and permitting processes.
• Review construction documents, RFIs, submittals, and design packages.
• Refine finishes, lighting, signage, and interior environments to align with brand standards.
• Manage design schedules and consultant coordination across projects.
• Help evolve the restaurant prototype as the brand grows.

Skills

Architectural design

Restaurant design

Project coordination

Construction documentation

Client communication

Team leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Waterstone Human Capital is seeking an Architectural Designer to lead restaurant design projects from concept through construction documentation, ensuring brand standards and operational needs are aligned.

You will develop test-fits, floor plans, site plans, and elevations for new and renovated locations while coordinating with architects, engineers, and consultants. On-site work is required, with a focus on scalable, brand-aligned spaces across multiple locations.