Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Principal Design Lead Job Function Restaurant Development Position Type Experienced Professionals Requisition ID 2025-17894 Posting Location : Location US-GA-Atlanta Overview

Within the International Operating Model, the Atlanta-based restaurant design “Hub” defines our global design standards, guidelines and operational principles, then partners with each in-country “Division” on local application and execution.

 

For the Hub to effectively support the growing number of Divisions, including Canada, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, and Singapore, clear process documentation, knowledge sharing and change management are essential. The ideal candidate will champion the foundational workflows needed to achieve this goal.

 

This role will actively provide and manage scalable systems to support our divisions in providing design excellence worldwide.

 

Preferred knowledge, capabilities and mindset:

Effective interpersonal skills. Cultural and emotional intelligence to engage with various personalitiesA hands on leader comfortable with personal accountability to become a reliable, trusted partnerEmbrace change, while identifying opportunities to provide clear, informed directionCurious and able to thrive in a collaborative, continuous-improvement environment where the focus is on what is right for the business, not who is rightProcess oriented with the ability (and patience) to effectively train teams of various skill levels and understanding Strong ability to work independently with wide latitude for unreviewed action & autonomous decision makingChampion the importance of organized information and consistencyStrong communication skills for distilling and sharing information (written and orally) A working understanding of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) principles is preferredExperience in leading architectural design processes Proven ability for coordination with multiple disciplines (Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Structural, Kitchen, Fire) with an understanding of constructability Effective understanding of key Autodesk design delivery products: Revit, BIM360, Autodesk Construction Cloud, as well as complimentary products such as Bluebeam, PowerPoint and SmartsheetThis roll may require quarterly travel

Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.

Responsibilities Manage typical international design deliverables including specifications, restaurant template drawings, optional back of house operational layouts, seating & décor plans, overall brand standards and design principles Lead change management systems to inform current design thinking across all divisionsMaintain clear restaurant design deliverable workflow instruction and design guidelinesParticipate in evaluation of regional design partners’ capabilitiesDefine QA/QC process to drive accuracy of design deliverables and data points provided by design partners. Provide clear reporting format for key restaurant design metrics Stay up to date with domestic US details, operational standards and design principles. Assist in development of new design adaptations as applicable Provide regular updates, training, and evaluation of consultant design partnersEffective coordination with domestic US stakeholders and key operational requirementsDirect and train Chick-fil-A architects, engineers, kitchen design partners, Market Level Design Consultants, and internal stakeholders on Chick-fil-A design requirements. Stay up to date on industry standards as well as advanced workflows and technologies that will provide Chick-fil-A with a competitive advantagePartner with the Program Lead and Design Lead to manage the relationship & performance reviews of Market Level Design Consultants and regional design partners Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architectural Design6+ years of relevant work experience Preferred Qualifications Master's degreeExperience in design deliverable leadershipLicenses or certifications in Architectural Design Minimum Years of Experience 6 Travel Requirements 20% Required Level of Education Bachelor's Degree Major/Concentration Architectural Design Submit Resume ApplyApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Interested in this opportunity?

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