Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. 

Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.   

We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.

At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below. 

About the Job:

Taco Bell is looking for an International Architectural Designer to join the innovative Architecture & Design (A&D) team who can help transform landscapes around the world! The International Architectural Designer is responsible for taking our brand standards as well as innovative conceptual ideas and applying those to site-specific needs. With this role, the opportunities are endless: You’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and bring visionary designs to life. If you’re passionate about sustainable architecture and eager to make a global impact, this is the perfect role for you. The International Architectural Designer will report to the Sr. Design Manager and effectively collaborate with peers within the A&D team as well as International & Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and other key departments.

We are looking for a knowledgeable talented multi-disciplined architect/designer who can take our brand standards as well as innovative conceptual ideas and apply those to site specific needs and has the ability to meet aggressive timelines, functional goals and more while constantly pushing for high quality and standards across the system.

The Day-to-Day:

• Create detailed creative layouts and design solutions to unlock brand experience and site potential per brand guidelines using CAD software.
• Ensure all designs meet international building codes, zoning laws, and safety regulations; Review drawings for compliance and approval through the Taco Bell project review system while delivering against project timelines and adversity specific to international business needs.
• Coordinate communication with key internal departments and external stakeholders for alignment and project resolution; Communicate approvals and/or redlines and track revisions and re-submittals.
• Regularly conduct meetings with external business and franchise partners.
• Develop standard tools through visual guides, templates, and playbooks while receiving creative direction and autonomously driving solutions; Assist the Design Manager and team with renderings, 3D models, and presentation graphics.
• Develop and nurture influential relationships with global franchisee partners to understand their requirements, preferences, and budget constraints; Be flexible to occasionally meet with international business partners outside of standard working hours.

Is This You?

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Construction or related field and proficiency in Spanish required, background in graphic design a plus
• 3+ years of industry and international experience working through the design process; experience with architectural software (i.e., AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Sketchup, etc.); Microsoft Office Suites; and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop) required.
• The ability to create and read drawings.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced corporate office environment with the flexibility to pivot to various projects based on business needs.
• Strong desire to build know-how and grow within the role and organization.

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons 
• Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building) 
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash, 
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions 
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering 
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program 
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting 
• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name 

Salary Range: $­­84,500 to $109,600 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self! 

Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.  

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