Senior Specialist, Design Standards

Subway; Shelton, Northern (CT, KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Plans (Medical/Dental/Vision

401k

Competitive Bonus

Mobility Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Holidays

Employee Resource Groups

Volunteering time

Many More...

Job summary

Subway is seeking a Sr. Design Standards Specialist to lead development of design standards and policies for SUBWAY restaurants in North America.

You will liaise between Field and Headquarters, guiding design and décor specification development, FF&E testing, and project management across new and renovation projects. You’ll work with BIM and Equipment/Construction leaders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery, while training regional teams and master franchisees on standards and content

Qualifications

• Associated Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Construction or Graphic Design preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in Interior design or architecture experience required. QSR, Fast Casual, or Retail design a plus.
• Clear, effective communication style with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and maintenance of North American Design Standards and policy documentation.
• Collaborate to assist in the creation of design and decor elements and packages.
• Design and test FF&E that communicates functional and branding information to customers.
• Coordinate and ensure quality of all interior materials and finishes.
• Lead design standards training and content development across regions.
• Oversee signage products, supplier relations, and approvals with Legal/Marketing.

Skills

Interior design

Architecture

Construction

Communication

Project management

Sustainability

Design industry trends

Education

Associate degree in Interior Design/Architecture/Construction/Graphic Design

Tools

SketchUp

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to build what's next with one of the world's most iconic brands?

Why Join Subway?

At Subway, we are not standing still. We are building. This is a business focused on what matters most: growing franchisee profitability, strengthening our brand and creating long-term value. The people who thrive here are the ones who want to make a real impact. You will not just do the work. You will shape it.

We move fast. We think like owners. We make decisions that matter. We hold ourselves to a high standard because what we do directly impacts thousands of franchisees around the world. If you bring energy, accountability and a bias for action, you will fit right in. We take the work seriously, but we also know the best results come from teams that support each other, celebrate wins and show up ready to build something better every day. This is your chance to be part of what's next.

About the Role:

The Sr. Design Standards Specialist is responsible for the development of Design Standards and Policies for SUBWAY restaurants and will act as a liaison between the Field and SUBWAY Headquarters for design standards. Working closely with the BIM Manager and Sr. Director of Equipment, Design & Construction, they will lead design & décor specification development, product testing for FF&E products, and project management across select new and renovation development priorities. Strong project management skills - including planning, scheduling, budget tracking, and cross-functional coordination - are required to successfully deliver these initiatives on time and within budget. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to provide design support on their key initiatives and format development.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the development and maintenance of North American Design Standards and policy documentation. Work with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with design requirements where appropriate. Ensure that all platforms are up to date with current resources, guides and manuals.
• Collaborate with the Mgr. BIM and Sr Director of Equipment, Design & Construction to assist in the creation of design & décor elements and packages that present the brand design strategy for all concepts. Included in this is both the interior and exterior design package. Own the tracking of all FF&E workstreams related to our image and design packages. Lead all aspects of the North American design product specifications library.
• Design and test FF&E that communicates functional and branding information to customers. Work closely with the Mgr. BIM to select materials and finishes that achieve design objectives that are also appropriate for the restaurant environment. Coordinate, implement and ensure quality of all interior core finish materials (laminates, paints, wall coverings, tiles, etc.). Work with purchasing teams on supplier and product evaluations.
• Continuously evaluate and help to evolve the overall design and construction process (from end to end) to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and allow us to develop at pace. Provide guidance and recommendations on how to improve the process for both the Field and Franchisees. Major inputs include the site-specific production design process, ordering platforms, equipment consolidators (KES) and general contractors.
• Lead all North American Design Standards training efforts with the NAM design team, Master Franchisees and 3rd party agency. Develop training manuals for a consistent design execution across all regions. Be the primary escalation point for any questions related to our standards. Support each regional design team, 3rd party agency and Master Franchisee with the content development on our design software platform.
• Seek signage products and technology to ensure that we offering our Franchisees the most impactful and most current signage opportunities to maximize visibility. Manage the relationship with signage suppliers, oversee approval of locally manufactured signage, and support product development. Source information and approvals from Legal and Marketing departments in keeping with the appropriate use of the logo/communication, etc. Update signage specifications and Operations Manual signage information as needed. Work with CM's and local signage vendors or the approval of locally manufactured signage.
• Apply project management best practices to lead select new and renovation development initiatives from concept through completion - developing project plans, tracking timelines and budgets, coordinating cross-functional and third-party resources, and proactively managing risks to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Assist with the review of all design and décor related waiver requests. Utilize SUBS as the mechanism to document and communicate the approval of a waiver.

Qualifications:

• Associated Degree inInterior Design, Architecture, Construction or Graphic Design preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience inInterior design or architecture experience required.QSR, Fast Casual, or Retail design experience a plus.
• Clear, effective communication style with internal and external partners.
• Expert knowledge of  3D design software (e.g., SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD) to communicate design concepts broadly.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of  sustainability trends and best  practices 
• Current knowledge of  design  industry trends

What do we Offer?

• Insurance Plans (Medical/Dental/Vision/Life)
• 401k
• Competitive Bonus
• Mobility Allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Holidays
• Employee Resource Groups
• Volunteering time
• Many More...

Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, qualifications, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

The Company is only considering applicants who are currently authorized to work in the country the position is based. AA/EOE/D/V

Subway uses technology-assisted tools to support our recruitment process. These tools strictly help organize and sort applications based on job-related qualifications. All decisions made by people - our recruiting team and hiring managers.

Job Details

• Pay Type: Salary
• Employment Indicator: Regular