Architectural Design Manager - Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (Plano, TX)
Company Description
At Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers®, we serve only the most craveable chicken finger meals – it’s our One Love! Known for our great Crew and cool Culture, we follow a Work Hard. Have Fun. philosophy. Raising Cane’s is the fastest-growing chicken concept around and is on track to be a Top 10 Restaurant Brand in the United States. Each Crewmember is important to our rapid growth and enduring success. Now is your chance to join the Team and Raise The Bar!
Job Description
The Design Manager provides strategic leadership in developing, maintaining, and managing Raising Cane’s global architectural design standards and prototype documentation. This role supports relationships with consultants and vendors and applies expertise in architecture, engineering, and interior design. They will help lead the full restaurant design process through all phases.
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Your Impact And Responsibilities
Deliver and review approved conceptual designs and prepare them for implementation by standardizing design details, FF&E, and support tools
Manage the release and updates of design standards including documents, templates, drawings, specifications, and cut sheets
Support complex cross-functional projects through completion with focus on standardization, scale, and efficiency
Set team priorities and foster collaboration to meet project goals
Track project progress and apply lessons learned and analytics to improve design quality
Organize project teams, resources, and workflows for the Design team
Recommend and support changes to improve cost, performance, and implementation
Adapt base design drawings for prototypical and regional use
Assist with process improvements related to cost, efficiency, and effectiveness
Participate in reviewing and correcting full contract document packages
Assist with training and onboarding of external consultants and prototype architects
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Qualifications
5+ years’ experience in architecture, design, or project management
5+ years’ experience working with architectural and site plans as well as construction documents, including cost and quality control, for retail or Restaurant projects
Bachelor's degree in architecture, civil engineering, construction management, or related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook PowerPoint, and Word
Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities
Able to work full-time at the Restaurant Support Office in Plano, TX
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the restaurant or multi-unit retail environments
Proficiency in AutoCAD, InDesign, SketchUp, and Photoshop
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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This job listing does not include a disclosed salary range. At Out of Architecture, we strongly value transparency in compensation. We’re sharing this opportunity as a potential resource for those looking to transition out of traditional architecture and into a new corner of the industry—one that offers a different perspective while still drawing on architectural experience. As always, Out of Architecture is here to support candidates in advocating for fair and equitable compensation during negotiations.
