Design Manager
Core
Shape the future of Caribou Coffee's store experience by delivering brand-right, operationally smart, and cost-conscious designs for new stores, remodels, and partner-led projects.
Role type
Senior IC design manager (retail/restaurant development)
Builds
New store developments, remodels, and partner-led projects for Caribou Coffee locations
Domain
Retail and restaurant development
Required skills
Construction document management, space planning, consultant coordination, design risk assessment, multi-project management, design standards maintenance, cost-conscious design, cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
Franchise experience, AutoCAD proficiency, 3D rendering, entitlement/permitting knowledge, multi-unit development experience
Technologies
AutoCAD
Responsibilities
Coordinate due diligence, design, planning, and production phases for store projects; Direct architectural and engineering vendors to deliver permit-ready construction documents; Assess early design risks regarding layout, utilities, and operational fit; Maintain design standards and project archives; Lead creative vision for store renovations; Resolve design issues to reduce project delays
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC