Owns the technical execution of La La Land's café build-outs - turning brand and design intent into permit-ready construction documents and tracking every set from concept to opening. Coordinates outsourced architects of record and consultants, safeguards design quality and brand image, and acts as the day-to-day communication link across Architecture, Development, and Operations so every project stays aligned end-to-end. Key Responsibilities: • Design & Documentation - Manage drawing sets from schematic design (SD) through construction documents (CDs); adapt prototype and site-adapted plans to each location and develop solutions for unusual sites, conversions, and branded storefronts. • Quality, Brand & Standards - Ensure every set meets La La Land's brand image, jurisdictional, and landlord design criteria and internal quality standards; maintain AutoCAD templates and drawing standards, and fold lessons learned into prototype standards. • Permitting & Compliance - Prepare permit packages and redlines to clear city and landlord comments; ensure ADA, building, life-safety, and health-code compliance across jurisdictions. • Coordination & Problem-Solving - Coordinate architects of record, MEP/structural engineers, and expeditors; resolve routine questions and RFIs independently and track sets from concept to opening, escalating only what needs Director input. • Cross-Functional Collaboration - Act as the communication bridge between Architecture, Development, and Operations - aligning on timelines, site constraints, and equipment/layout changes, and translating operational needs into buildable design. Requirements • 5+ years in architectural design or design project management, producing permit and construction sets for QSR, café, restaurant, or multi-unit retail build-outs. • Bachelor's degree in architecture, architectural design, or a related field. • Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office; working knowledge of ADA, building, and health codes across jurisdictions. • Strong communicator able to keep design, development, and operations aligned, resolve complex design issues, and juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.