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Design Specialist
Full-Time Tinton Falls, NJ, US
Salary Range: $84,400.00 To $118,200.00 Annually
Company Description:
Jersey Mike's is a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise with over 3,300 locations nationwide, offering fresh sliced subs, grilled-to-order and freshly baked bread. Established in 1956, the company is committed to providing delicious food made with premium ingredients and giving back to the communities it serves. Jersey Mike's was ranked #1 in 2026 America's top franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine and earned recognition in Nation's Restaurant News, highlighting its rapid growth and dedication. With a history of philanthropy, the brand gives back through initiatives like its Annual Day of Giving and has raised millions for local charities. Jersey Mike's is driven by its commitment to quality, community, and making a difference.
Position Summary:
Directed by the Senior Design Specialist the position will assist in the design process for the construction of Jersey Mike's Subs restaurants coordinating design development for retrofitted, relocated, and new sites.
Key Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties will be assigned to meet business needs.
Manage projects from design (LOI Out) through plan completion
Keep detailed notes and tracking in FranConnect throughout the full design process and store information in the SDrive.
Coordinate LL work and LL building CAD file information to architects for plan development
Coordinate with the Real Estate team on details of upcoming projects: timelines/pacing/architects to hire for the job
Complete layouts for upcoming projects, including non-traditional sites, to include coordination and approval with franchisee and RVP.
Manage architects on layout and plan submissions for permit review
Maintain project schedules through the architectural process
Review project plan sets for corporate approval
Update construction Drop Box link for field Directors of Construction and Vendor use for bidding
Assist with Approved Architectural training classes
Update existing store designs if retrofits are required to better operational efficiency - requested by the franchisee.
Utilize Standard Layout Template and provide site survey template for layout development
Update standard CAD files for full plans set use
Qualifications: Degree in Architectural design or equivalent
CAD, BlueBeam, and Sketch Up proficient
2+ years' experience in architectural design and review
Ability to multi-task
Knowledge of building codes
Excellent communication and organizations skills
