Space Planner/Kitchen Designer
About the role
A global brand headquartered in Chicago is seeking a Space Planner to support new restaurant development and remodel projects across the country. This is a great opportunity for someone with an architectural background who enjoys space planning, designing efficient layouts, and seeing projects come to life from concept through construction.
Responsibilities
- Support new restaurant construction and renovation projects
- Create, update, and revise floor plans, elevations, and architectural details using AutoCAD
- Develop space plans that improve customer flow, employee efficiency, and overall restaurant functionality
- Coordinate equipment layouts, kitchen designs, service areas, and operational spaces
- Review shop drawings and collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders
- Ensure designs comply with ADA requirements and company standards
- Assist with architectural detailing, redlines, and drawing updates throughout project execution
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Interior Architecture, or a related field
- 2+ years of AutoCAD experience
- Experience supporting commercial, retail, restaurant, hospitality, or similar building projects
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and construction documents
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Pay
$24.00 - $31.00/hr.
Benefits
If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available); Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
Schedule
This is a hybrid position in Chicago, IL. This is a Contract position.