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Global Design Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $120,000.00 - $166,000.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
vision coverage
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Flexible spending account
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Blue Bottle Coffee is a vibrant and expanding company dedicated to connecting the world to exceptional coffee. Established with a passion for craft and quality, Blue Bottle Coffee has built a reputation as a premier coffee roaster and cafe operator with locations on three coasts in the United States and across Asia. They combine artisanal expertise with a commitment to hospitality, sustainability, and design excellence, creating memorable experiences for coffee lovers everywhere. The team at Blue Bottle includes a diverse and eclectic mix of coffee experts, artists, sensory scientists, bakers, designers, and creative professionals who work collaboratively to uphold the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in architecture
  • 10 or more years architectural design and project management experience
  • 5 or more years cafe, restaurant, and/or retail design experience
  • 3 or more years architectural rollout experience
  • Experience with global project management or direct global project experience
  • Experience in designing for various real estate typologies across the US
  • Experience designing small formats and temporary structures
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering software
  • Proficiency in project management tools including Gantt charts and spreadsheets
  • Strong understanding of millwork design and fabrication methodologies
  • Understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems
  • Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
  • Ability to participate in in-person studio meetings as needed
  • Willingness to travel up to 30 percent
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in architecture
  • 10 or more years of architectural design and project management experience
  • 5 or more years of cafe, restaurant, and/or retail design experience
  • 3 or more years of architectural rollout experience
  • Global project management or direct global project experience
  • Experience in designing for diverse real estate typologies including vanilla shell spaces, malls, transit centers, temporary use spaces, historic buildings, and ground-up construction across the US
  • Experience designing small formats and temporary structures such as food trucks, pop-ups, trade shows, and kiosks
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering software
  • Proficiency in project management tools including Gantt charts and spreadsheets
  • Strong understanding of millwork design and fabrication methodologies
  • Understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural systems
  • Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
  • A deep love for great coffee, food, and exceptional hospitality

Job Duties

  • Partner with the Global Head of Cafe Design to create and realize best-in-class cafe designs and experiences across global markets
  • Partner with the Global Head of Cafe Design to develop and implement strategic design concepts and initiatives for new and existing cafe formats
  • Lead and support the Cafe Development Team on all design-related matters
  • Enforce the Cafe Design Process in close collaboration with key cross-functional partners through all Development phases including project briefing, real estate exploration, preliminary feasibility studies, pre-design due diligence, formal design, and construction
  • Intake design related projects from cross-functional global teams and collaborate closely with Project and Portfolio Management to manage schedules and priorities
  • Communicate with Global Cafe Design teams and cross-functional partners to track all design-related project schedules and budgets
  • Manage the design rollout and support internal and external partners for syndicated cafe formats
  • Collaborate closely with the Prototypes and Standards Design Manager to ensure all functional design meets current design, technical, and operational requirements
  • Produce design studies through CAD, 3D modeling software, and other graphics software
  • Prepare and present design presentations to leadership team
  • Manage global vendor contracts

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