Director, Restaurant Design
Date: Aug 26, 2025
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60607
Company: McDonald's Corporation
Company Description:
McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.
At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.
Responsibilities
McDonald’s has a current exciting opening within the USRD team for a Director of Design (Standards and Brand Review). The role will report into the Sr. Director of the function.
Several of the responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- Integration of a comprehensive customer journey into restaurant design (site building, dining rooms and back of the house)
- Collaborating with designers and US Ops to assure successful development of US modern programs (New and Reinvestment)
- Develop US Design Standards for New and Reinvestment Development
- Piloting & Driving specific US Market design solutions
- Collaborate with Global Design and other key customers in the continual modernization of the US market
In the role of Director on Design (Standards & Brand Review), you will contribute to setting the short-term strategy for your function and implement long-term strategies for the function. This individual will make decisions and is accountable for the performance and results of multiple teams within USRD. While leading a team, you will communicate the long-term operational tactical and strategic implications while managing internal and external customer partnerships. The Director will solve difficult problems impacting multiple teams whole identifying ways to improve the current customer needs. The role will also include being held accountable for the direction of all budget and resource allocation decision for major projects across USRD.
Qualifications
- Major Modernization Program or Accelerated Development
- Experienced in engaging with multiple stakeholders
- Degree in Architecture, Design, Construction Management preferred
Compensation
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Long - Term Incentive: Yes
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Salary Range
The expected salary range for this role is $149,260.00 - $190,310.00 per year
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.
Additional Information:
Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.
Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.
Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan.
McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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Nearest Major Market: Chicago