Manager, Architecture & Design, APAC

About the role

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) owns Burger King, Popeyes, Tim Hortons and Firehouse Subs and is looking for a Manager, Architecture & Design, APAC. The role oversees the implementation of design standards and adapts brand guidelines for the APAC region, focusing on Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes. It works closely with the Director, Architecture & Design, APAC, and the position is based in an office with a 5-day in-office schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and adapt brand exterior and interior image standards for new restaurants and remodels, including localizing materials for the region
• Track design trends and regional material and contractor capabilities, and use them in material specification and contractor selection
• Support new-country franchisees on design requirements and train local décor, furniture suppliers and architects
• Help franchisees with construction details through sketches and digital illustrations, and solve challenging designs while applying brand standards
• Create and refine 3D visualizations, and review and approve layouts and designs for image compliance, identifying exceptions
• Optimize restaurant capital expenditure and coordinate with Operations, Marketing and Development
• Travel to train and audit external vendors, franchisees and design teams, and develop approved furniture designs with suppliers
• Collaborate with sustainability frameworks across projects of varying scales

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design; environmental, lighting and acoustic design studies are a plus
• At least 5 years of experience in retail, hospitality, restaurant or QSR architecture design
• Demonstrated exposure to APAC markets or a strong understanding of the region's building codes, climate, material supply chains and contractors
• Fluency in English
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, handle multiple projects and tight deadlines, and communicate and write well

Required skills

• AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape 3D, Excel and PowerPoint
• Creating 3D models and high-quality renderings
• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator preferred
• Experience managing external architectural and design consultants is a plus

What we offer

• Benefits focused on physical, mental and financial wellness
• A global paid parental leave program
• Free telemedicine and mental wellness support