Café Design Coordinator (Temporary)

Café Design Coordinator (Temporary) The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Description Position: Café Design Coordinator (Temporary) Location: Remote, based in Los Angeles, CA Brew Crew Opportunity Our CBTL Americas Brew Crew is seeking a Temporary Café Design Coordinator to support the design of new and existing Cafe's across the Americas. This role will assist in developing store layouts, producing technical drawings, and preparing presentation materials that bring the brand to life in physical environments. The ideal candidate has strong design sensibility, experience in retail or F&B spaces, and proficiency in design software and drafting tools. The ideal candidate for this role has store design experience and would be excited at the chance to help take a project from a blank canvas to a completed cafe. Our brand is gorgeous and steeped in heritage, are you ready to help bring our café design to life in a fresh and contemporary way? Key Responsibilities - In this role, you will: - Support the design development process from concept through construction documentation for new store openings and renovations. - Prepare floor plans, elevations, sections, material boards, and 3D visualizations that align with global brand design standards. - Assist in adapting global design guidelines to fit North American market requirements, codes, and regulations. - Coordinate with Real Estate, Construction, Operations teams, and external architects to ensure designs are operationally efficient and feasible for execution. - Contribute to the preparation of design presentations for internal reviews and executive approval. - Maintain organized project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and design updates. - Participate in material research, trend scouting, and competitive benchmarking to inform design recommendations. - Support on-site visits and field coordination during store buildouts as needed. Your Ingredients - Preferred 1-5 years of experience in architectural or interior design, preferably in retail, food and beverage, or lifestyle environments. - Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering tools such as Enscape or V-Ray; Revit experience is a plus. - Strong understanding of space planning, material application, and basic construction detailing. - Excellent visual communication skills and attention to detail. - Ability to manage multiple design tasks and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced setting. - Familiarity with U.S. design codes, ADA requirements, and retail construction processes. - Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Environmental Design, or a related field preferred. Performance & Rewards - At The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, we embrace a high-performance culture that rewards and encourages our values of teamwork, ownership, and respect for one another. Perks: - Discounts on our Coffee and Tea - Gym Discounts - Mobile phone plan benefits - Pay Range $36 - $40 per hour - Observed Holidays - Sick Pay This is a remote position but candidate must be based in the Los Angeles area. Minimal travel may be required for visiting café locations (centralized to CA) with some out of state travel possible. FROTH VALUES - FRIENDLINESS - RESPECT - OWNERSHIP - TEAMWORK - HONESTY EEO The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and prohibits harassment or discrimination on the basis of protected status. We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility. Apply Now Apply Now