Kitchen Facility Designer - Entry Level

Entry-Level Kitchen Facility Designer

Build the spaces behind iconic restaurants.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a design graduate who wants real-world impact, fast learning, and exposure to large-scale, nationwide projects —without being stuck at a traditional architecture firm.

We're hiring a Facility Designer to support a major restaurant remodeling and modernization program across North America. You'll help design the kitchens, order areas, and back-of-house spaces that keep some of the world's most recognizable restaurants running efficiently.

If you're excited about space planning, kitchen layouts, branding, and seeing your designs built at scale, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Support a nationwide restaurant "refresh" and modernization program
• Design kitchen and order-area layouts with a focus on efficiency and flow
• Analyze customer and employee traffic patterns to improve space utilization
• Assist with equipment placement and reconfiguration in active restaurant environments
• Produce and update interior construction documents using AutoCAD (floor plans, elevations, sections, and details)
• Review and redline drawings using AutoDesk Design Review
• Review shop drawings and coordinate with vendors and suppliers
• Ensure designs comply with ADA requirements
• Assist with architectural detailing and space planning
• Place kitchen equipment, plumbing fixtures, utilities, and order stations
• Review architectural drawings and confirm signage and branding standards
• Coordinate with outside architects and internal teams

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture
• 0–2 years of experience (internships or academic projects welcome)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Familiarity with construction documents, elevations, sections, and details
• Ability to review and mark up architectural drawings

Nice to Have

• Exposure to commercial, retail, or restaurant design
• Interest in kitchen design and operational layouts
• Desire to work on the owner/client side rather than a traditional design firm
• Interest in branding, signage, and real-world implementation

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on thousands of active projects for one of the world's largest restaurant brands
• Be part of a collaborative team (4–8 designers) with strong mentorship
• See your work go from concept to construction
• Learn quickly through high-volume, real-world design exposure
• Gain experience that opens doors to facility design, space planning, and owner-side roles

Work Environment & Benefits

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office / 2 days remote
• Office located in Chicago's West Loop / Fulton Market with skyline views
• Structured onboarding and hands-on training
• 2 weeks PTO + matched holidays
• Optional gym membership
• Thursday happy hours and a professional, energetic team culture
• Fast-paced, design-forward environment with real growth potential

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $31.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.