Store Designer l

dutchbros; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutch Bros Coffee in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Store Designer I to translate operational needs into brand-aligned architectural concepts, supporting Real Estate, Construction and Operations.

You will review plans, create site concepts, and coordinate with external architects and consultants to ensure quality and timelines while maintaining design prototypes and brand standards. Four days in office with an optional remote Friday.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in architectural design or space planning within the QSR, retail, restaurant, or hospitality sectors.
• Knowledge: Building materials, construction techniques, and spatial efficiency for high-volume drive-thru or retail operations.
• Technical Competencies: Proficiency in BIM / Drafting (Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp).
• Markup & Collaboration: Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Graphics / Presentation: Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign).
• Core Competencies & Soft Skills: Strong written and verbal communication; ability to prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design Concepting & Plan Review.
• Create site plans, interior equipment test fits, and preliminary building concepts based on brand standards and operational needs.
• Review architectural plans submitted by external architects, legacy franchisees, and developers for compliance with brand standards and workflows.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for standard architectural prototypes and design details.
• Project Coordination & Partner Management: Collaborate with consultants, vendors, and architects to integrate changes into designs.
• Track review status and provide weekly updates to leadership; ensure submittals adhere to timelines.
• Log and manage the disbursement of proprietary designs across projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with external vendors, landlords, officials, and design teams.
• Continuous Improvement & Industry Alignment: Evaluate materials and products for durability and cost-effectiveness; monitor design trends.
• Participate in professional industry organizations to stay current with trends.

Skills

Adaptable

Initiative

Teamwork

Communication

Prioritization

Tech Competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

It\'s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing. At Dutch Bros Coffee, we are more than just a coffee company. We are a fun-loving, mind-blowing company that makes a difference one cup at a time.

Position Overview:

The Store Designer I supports the Re al Estate, Construction, and Operations teams by producing and re viewing site plans, interior test fits, and building elevations. This role works di re ctly under the di re ction of the Di reCTOR of Design & Architectu re and the VP of Design & P re -Development to transform operational re qui re ments into accurate, brand-aligned architectural concepts. You will also partner closely with external architects, developers, and consultants to ensure project plans meet Dutch Bros quality standards, timeline targets, and intellectual property guidelines.

Key Result Areas:

• Design Concepting & Plan Re view
• C re ate site plans, interior equipment test fits, and pre l liminary building concepts based on brand standards and operational needs.
• Re view architectural plans submitted by external architects, legacy franchisees, and developers to ensure compliance with Dutch Bros Brand Standards, operational workflows, and trademark guidelines.
• Support to maintain up-to-date documentation for all standard architectural prototypes and design details.
• Project Coordination & Partner Management
• Collaborate with outside consultants, vendor partners, and architects to integrate operational changes into building designs efficiently.
• Track project re view status, provide weekly updates to internal leadership, and ensu re submittals adhe re to target timelines.
• Log and manage the disbursement of Dutch Bros proprietary designs and intellectual property across all active development projects.
• Build and maintain positive professional re l ationships with external vendors, landlords, local municipal officials, and design teams aligned with Dutch Bros co re values.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Continuous Improvement & Industry Alignment
• Evaluate construction materials and exterior/interior products for durability, cost-effectiveness, maintenance efficiency, and long-term performance.
• Participate in professional industry organizations to monitor emerging design t rends and innovate the Dutch Bros built environment.
• Skills:
• Adaptable
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Effective Prioritization
• Functional and Tech. Expertise
• Job Qualifications:
• Education & Experience:
• Education: Bachelor's degre e in Architectu re, Interior Design, or a re lated field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in architectural design or space planning within the QSR (Quick Service Re staurant), re tail, restaurant, or hospitality sectors.
• Knowledge:
• Solid understanding of building materials, construction techniques, and spatial efficiency tailore d to high-volume drive-thru or retail operations.
• Technical Competencies:
• BIM / Drafting: Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp.
• Markup & Collaboration: Proficiency in Bluebeam Re vu and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Graphics / Presentation: Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign).
• Co re Competencies & Soft Skills:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem-solver with a strong team-first mindset.
• Location Requirement:
• This position is located in Phoenix, AZ and requires four days a week in office (Mon-Thurs) with Fridays as an optional remote day.
• Physical Requirements:
• In-Office Environment: Must be able to work in a busy, crowded, and loud office with frequent distractions and interruptionsMust be able to collaborate in-person with occasional impromptu in-person meetings
• Office Conditions: Adaptability to typical office conditions, which may include exposure to air conditioning, heating, artificial lighting, and varying noise levels
• Mobility : Ability to sit, stand, reach, twist, stretch, and work at a desk for long stretches. Must be able to occasionally move or lift office items up to 25 pounds
• Hearing Requirements: Hearing must be sufficient or correctable to ensure clear understanding of spoken information, including participating in virtual meetings and phone calls. Use of hearing aids or other assistive devices is acceptable if needed.
• Reading and Writing Proficiency: Ability to read and write in English is essential for processing documents, drafting reports, and following up on necessary actions. Proficiency in written communication is required to handle job-related tasks effectively.
• Vision Requirements: Vision must be adequate or correctable to perform essential job duties, such as reading documents on a computer screen and using other visual tools. Use of corrective lenses or other measures to meet visual requirements is expected if needed.
• Technology Proficiency: Must be proficient in operating a com