Store Designer - Potbelly Sandwich Works (Remote)
About the job
PAY TRANSPARENCY
$75,000 - $85,000 base salary range + annual bonus potential!
100% remote in the United States
Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, friendly environment. We are where good vibes and great careers are a way of life! What started as a small antique store in 1977 has become a nationally recognized neighborhood sandwich shop with over 400 locations across the United States. But toasty sandwiches are only as good as the people behind them. And yeah, we've got the best. Ready to join our growing Potbelly Nation?
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What’s In It For You**:
Competitive pay with performance-based annual raises!
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Domestic Partnership Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
FSA and HSA with Employer Contribution
Commuter Benefit Program
Retirement Savings 401(k) WITH company match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Discount Program
Flexible Work Schedule
Career growth opportunities
If hired, you must meet and maintain all eligibility requirements to qualify**
Job Title: Design Specialist
Department/Function: Development
Location: Remote
Reports to: Sr. Director of Design & Construction
General Description
The Design Specialist (DS) provides design support developing company shops and franchise shops in the coordination, planning and implementation of new shop design. They will support the Design Managers (DM), Construction Managers (CM) and other Cross-Functional Teams on shop design and additional shop needs keeping in mind brand standards, cost and schedule. This position will also support execution of facilities and refresh projects across the company’s existing portfolio.
FOCUS
Responsibilities
Assist in creating new shop plans/test fits and lease exhibits following PSW design standards while coordinating with development, operations and franchisees for alignment and sign off.
Assist in design documentations needed for New Shop Openings (NSO): furniture plans, coordinating colored elevations for interior projects and selecting and placing Potbelly’s iconic interior wall décor and heritage items.
Assist in design documents needed for Refresh Shops: furniture and lighting plans, coordinating colored elevations for interior and exterior elevations and section/placement of wall décor.
Assist in review and coordination of design drawings from A&E Firms ensuring they follow PSW design standards.
Assist in coordination for smooth turnover of all new shops and remodel projects to the operations and training teams.
Providing construction administration support to CM and at time facilities for design related issues.
Maintain and coordinate updates for PSW Prototypical Drawings, Design Manual and Specifications with oversight from DM. Ensuring change management is communicated internally, and to vendors and franchisees. Collaborate with development team to evaluate and enhance brand and design standards
Creative ability to have vision for new and existing shops to create the ‘Neighborhood Sandwich Shop’ and design store to meet operational needs, maintaining flexibility as the brand standards evolve.
Skills
Organized and good time management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks on a regular basis.
Creative problem solver, working through challenges with adaptability, resilience, and expertise
Able to prioritize duties and tasks with a sense of urgency
Recognizes emerging patterns, makes connections among data and issues, and appropriately reacts
Eye for delivering and ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to strict design policies
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Strong presentation skills (in person and virtually)
Strong collaborative skills that demonstrate teamwork, creativity, and innovation
Excellent computer skills
Essential Physical Functions
Must have the ability/stamina to work 45-50+ hours a week
Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors
Must be able to engage in problem-solving skills to help identify and solve potential issues
Ability to stand/walk for 9-10 hours per day and sit for 1-2 hours per day
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate, and key in data
Experience, Education And Behaviors
Must represent The Potbelly Values
Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding goals/quotas
Cool and collective under pressure
Must be passionate about the food business in general and Potbelly in particular
Proficient in Auto CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, knowledge of Revit and Bluebeam Revu a plus
Self-starter who can work well with others as well as independently
Must be highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects at once
Must be able to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management
Critical thinking and Problem-solving skills
Minimum of 3 years experience in interior design with restaurant design a plus
Must be coachable, driven, focused and confident
Must have experience performing in a highly competitive environment
Must strive for excellence and have only the highest integrity in their intentions
Experience with FranConnect, SmartSheet/PM, and all Microsoft products for collaboration and communication
Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field (BA or BS in Interior Design or Architecture)
Application Deadline: We accept applications for this position until 09/30/2025. We encourage all individuals to submit their applications.
Potbelly actively creates and promotes an environment that is inclusive of all people and their unique abilities, strengths, and differences. We respect and embrace diversity in each other, our customers, suppliers, and all others with whom we interact as an essential component in the way we do business. Diversity only strengthens our Potbelly vibe, who we are, and how we work.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. Each applicant will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.
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