CONCEPT DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

• Lead the development and execution of Pizza Hut Asia’s asset innovation and design strategies, ensuring all restaurant formats are consumer-relevant, insights-driven, and cost-effective.
• Champion the delivery of world-class restaurant assets, positioning Pizza Hut as a global leader in design and customer experience.
• Spearhead the consistent roll-out of comprehensive brand image standards across all consumer-facing touchpoints, ensuring alignment with the approved global design package.
• Oversee the full franchise design process, including architectural plan submissions, reviews, approvals, and post-construction audits, to safeguard compliance with brand standards.
• Evaluate and enhance restaurant layouts, equipment configurations, seating arrangements, and exterior elevations, providing creative input to strengthen both functionality and brand appeal.
• Drive continuous research and innovation in restaurant design by incorporating regional insights, monitoring competitor benchmarks, and identifying emerging trends.
• Proactively identify construction and design cost-saving opportunities, ensuring effective implementation without compromising quality or brand standards.
• Maintain, update, and distribute design manuals, construction guidelines, and image enhancement resources to support consistent execution across the region.
• Provide ongoing support and training to regional design consultants, architects, and construction suppliers to elevate design quality and execution.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree-qualified Architect/Designer with 8+ years of experience in commercial and retail projects, ideally within a multi-unit operator environment.
• Proven track record in CAPEX optimization and cost-efficiency initiatives (a strong advantage).
• Demonstrated project management expertise, with the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes within fast-paced and deadline-driven environments.
• Strong portfolio showcasing commercial/retail design experience, coupled with a solid understanding of consumer and retail design trends.
• High proficiency in design and visualization software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, or similar tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to advise, train, and influence stakeholders across multiple functions and diverse cultural contexts.
• Strong communication and follow-up capabilities, with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and keen attention to detail.

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