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About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Design Coordinator to join our Design and Development team, supporting boutique restaurant projects throughout the construction and design process. This role is heavily focused on construction documentation, technical detailing, and project coordination, while also contributing to design development and FF&E selection. You will work closely with senior designers and project teams to bring high-quality restaurant environments to life. The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This is an opportunity to work on well-known hospitality brands including Culinary Dropout, Blanco Cocina & Cantina, The Henry, and more.

Responsibilities

Produce and maintain construction document (CD) drawing sets in AutoCAD (plans, elevations, sections, details)
Translate design concepts into accurate, buildable technical drawings
Develop test fits and space planning layouts
Build SketchUp models and 3D studies to support design development, produce finished renderings and create presentation packages
Create detailed millwork and custom furniture shop drawings
Assist in development and coordination of finish plans, RCPs, and interior elevations
Collaborate with senior designers on FF&E selection and material palettes
Support budgeting, specifications, and procurement coordination
Follow project schedules and create and follow tracking documents (Excel)
Assist with construction administration, including submittal reviews for design intent and accuracy, RFI review and coordination, and drawing updates and revisions during construction
Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and vendors to ensure alignment across all project documentation

Requirements

Degree in Architecture or Interior Design
2–5+ years of experience in an architectural or interior design firm
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD
Working knowledge of SketchUp
Experience producing construction document sets
Understanding of architectural and interior detailing, including millwork
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Proficiency in Excel for project tracking
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in hospitality or restaurant design
Experience with millwork detailing and custom furniture design
Familiarity with FF&E procurement processes
Experience working with brand standards or prototype documents
Familiarity with construction administration processes
Takes pride in clean, well-organized drawing sets
Has strong technical and problem-solving skills
Enjoys both design and documentation
Is proactive, reliable, and detail-driven
Works well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Is eager to grow into a well-rounded designer with strong technical expertise
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required

Skills

AutoCAD
SketchUp
Excel
Construction documentation
Technical detailing
Project coordination
Design development
FF&E selection
Millwork detailing
Custom furniture design
Brand standards
Construction administration

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2-5+ years

Education Level

Degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary and incentive opportunity

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Retirement savings program (with company match)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Dining perks at all FRC restaurants
Additional dining discounts at The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia
Gym, fitness studio & nutrition discounts offered through Gympass

About the Company

Our story begins with Sam Fox, a man who is passionate about hospitality and endlessly inspired by food and design. He opened his first concept, Wildflower American Cuisine, in Tucson in 1998, and today has introduced dozens of ever-evolving Fox Restaurant Concepts brands. Now over 20 years later, we have 13 unique concepts with 100 locations that span across the U.S. The Fox Restaurants team is a community of creative thinkers who help bring Sam’s concepts to life. We love bringing passionate people and big ideas together, creating amazing experiences, and sharing stories over incredible food. We see every brand as a way for us to connect with and serve those who matter most—our people and our guests.

Equal Opportunity

Fox Restaurant Concepts, an entity of the Cheesecake Factory, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.