Architectural Designer

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing fast-casual restaurant group with an established presence across multiple states in the Western United States. Known for serving fresh, house-made food prepared daily, the company is expanding its footprint while continuously enhancing the guest experience. With a collaborative, people-first culture, the organization invests heavily in innovative restaurant design, operational excellence, and brand consistency.

The Architectural Designer (Project Designer) will lead restaurant design projects from concept development through construction documentation. Reporting to the VP of Development & Design, this role is responsible for creating functional, visually appealing, and scalable restaurant environments that align with the company’s brand standards and operational goals.

Location: Sandy, Utah (Onsite)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary
: $65,000 — $95,000 annually

• Lead restaurant design projects from initial concept through construction documentation.
• Develop test-fits, site plans, floor plans, elevations, and architectural layouts.
• Design restaurant spaces that enhance guest experience and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Support zoning, entitlement, permitting, and design review processes.
• Review construction documents, RFIs, submittals, and design packages.
• Select and refine finishes, lighting, signage, millwork, and interior design elements.
• Manage project timelines, consultant coordination, and design deliverables.
• Continuously improve restaurant prototype designs to support future expansion.

• Strong architectural and interior design expertise.
• Excellent space planning and restaurant layout design skills.
• Proficiency in construction documentation and detailing.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and permitting processes.
• Exceptional project management and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in architecture, restaurant design, hospitality, retail, or commercial design.
• Experience developing test-fits, floor plans, elevations, and construction documentation.
• Working knowledge of zoning, entitlement, permitting, and building regulations.

Candidates should have experience with:

• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Sketch Up
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Bluebeam (preferred)
• BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud (preferred)
• Procore (preferred)
• Rendering software (preferred)

• Competitive annual salary of $65,000–$95,000.
• Opportunity to contribute to a rapidly expanding restaurant brand.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Exposure to large-scale, multi-state development projects.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment where every employee can thrive.