Job Description
McDonald’s Corporation-Global Design and Development team is looking for a Design Manager to join our team. If you are experienced, love design and would like to be part of the continued modernization and evolution of one of the worlds most recognized brands, this job might be for you.
The Global Design and Development team translates McDonald’s brand strategy and objectives into design strategy and guidance across the globe. The position is specifically providing support for the US market and the primary responsibilities include working with external design firms (across the world) to create design briefs, engage design firms, lead design development, collaborating with internal stakeholders, prototyping, testing and release of concepts and designs for scaling across the US and possibly globally. Training of suppliers, field development staff and architects of record on design concepts is typical of this role and it is not uncommon for this position to assist in other design activities such as design support of meetings, conventions, and McDonald’s headquarters.
This role is focused on interior and retail service area design and requires specialized knowledge in architectural/interior design, specifications, intimate knowledge of materials and a general understanding of typical price points.
Role currently reports directly to Senior Director/department head. Our office is located within McDonalds Global Headquarters in the Chicago West Loop.
Qualifications
minimum of Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field
min 5 years of previous design experience working in a design firm and/or within a design department at a retailer is required.
relationship building and communication skills (verbal, written and graphic) are critical to success of this role.
must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination required.
Additional Information
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