Design Coordinator

Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries and franchisees, supports and operates restaurants under the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® brands. As of December 28, 2025, these three brands consisted of over 3,500 restaurants across 20 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full‑service restaurant companies in the world and in 2022 expanded into the Fast Casual segment.

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We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Design Coordinator to join our Architecture & Design team. This role primarily supports the day‑to‑day administrative and operational needs of the A&D team, including document organization, material tracking, and coordination of project‑related information. The candidate must have a genuine interest and appreciation of architecture and design. The Design Coordinator will play a critical role in maintaining organized project documentation, supporting the upkeep of design resources, and assisting with executional tasks that enable A&D and cross‑functional teams in delivering high‑quality design solutions.

While this position focuses on administrative and coordination responsibilities, it provides exposure to design processes, tools, and standards within a global brand. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and eager to grow within a collaborative design environment.

• Administrative & Operational Support:
  Support coordination of project‑related materials and communications; process vendor invoices and support tracking of A&D expenses; track ad hoc initiatives related to A&D and create materials for roll‑outs; ensure all requested support is delivered on time to a high, professional standard.
• Design Documentation & Standards:
  Collaborate with internal teams, franchisees, consultants, and vendors; ensure project files, templates, and deliverables are consistently organized, properly filed, and accessible to both internal and external cross‑functional teams; document design and specification changes and distribute updates to internal and external partners; support regular updates and development of document templates, design guidelines, prototype drawing sets, specifications, and brand standards ready to publish both internally and externally.
• Material Library Maintenance:
  Organize, update, maintain the A&D material library, including finishes, fixtures, plans, mock‑ups, and other branded elements; conduct audits to ensure materials are current and aligned with brand standards.
• FF&E and Finish Research:
  Research, source, and compile alternatives for FF&E and architectural finishes; track approved and backup material selections.
• Vendor Coordination:
  Support maintain and manage vendor relationships and requests, such as scheduling presentations, requesting samples, tracking feedback, and contact information.

• 1-2 years in the Architectural Design field (Internship experience welcomed).
• Basic understanding of architectural drawing sets, architectural materials, color theory, graphic design, branding features.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, communication and collaborative skills as a team player.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and support a very fast‑paced environment.
• Strong personal accountability to self‑perform, meet and exceed goals and track performance towards objectives.
• Ability to collaborate and willingness to take on tasks both in‑role and outside of formal accountabilities, when needed.
• Strong work ethic, adaptability, ability to multi‑task and possess a positive can‑do attitude to support both administrative and design‑related assignments.
• Positive attitude and flexibility to attend virtual meetings across domestic and international time zones.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Experience with in the commercial, hospitality, F&B and restaurant concepts/industry preferred.

Target Salary $65k-$75k depending on experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity…