Brand Reviewer
West Loop, Chicago | Hybrid (3 Days In-Office)
Kick off your design career working on one of the largest restaurant refresh programs in North America.
We're hiring a Brand Reviewer to support a nationwide modernization initiative for a globally recognized quick-service restaurant brand. In this role, you'll work on the client/owner side, shaping how thousands of existing restaurant locations look, feel, and function-focusing on front-of-house spaces like point-of-sale counters, menu boards, café areas, and customer flow.
This is a great opportunity for entry-level and early-career designers-especially candidates with hands-on Bluebeam experience-who want exposure to real-world projects, national rollouts, and fast-paced design decision-making.
Why You'll Love This Role
Entry-level friendly if you have Bluebeam experience and a design background
Work on real, built projects seen by millions of customers
Get exposure to branding, signage, space planning, and facility design
Learn how large-scale rollouts are managed on the client/owner side
Join a collaborative team with structured onboarding and mentorship
Hybrid schedule in a modern West Loop Chicago office
What You'll Do
Review and update front-of-house restaurant designs, including counters, menu boards, café areas, and equipment zones
Support a nationwide restaurant refresh and modernization program across North America
Redline and comment on architectural drawings using Bluebeam and PDF-based tools
Help ensure restaurant interiors align with corporate brand standards, color palettes, and proto@types
Evaluate customer and employee traffic flow to improve layout efficiency and operations
Assist with equipment placement (kitchen, utility, plumbing, and order stations)
Redline and revise floor plans, elevations, sections, and details in AutoCAD
Review signage placement, dimensions, and branding elements on plans and elevations
Coordinate with outside architects, engineers, vendors, and internal project managers
Review shop drawings and help clarify design intent with suppliers
Apply ADA guidelines to restaurant layouts and design details
Take on technical and documentation tasks to support project managers
Work independently while collaborating closely with a fast-moving, design-focused team
Adapt quickly to evolving brand direction and design updates
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Bluebeam experience is required (reviewing, redlining, and commenting on PDF drawings)
Entry-level to 2+ years of experience in architecture, interiors, or facilities design
Experience producing or redlining construction documents in AutoCAD
Interest in commercial, retail, or restaurant environments (not residential-focused)
Basic understanding of ADA requirements in commercial design
Strong communication skills and comfort working with internal and external teams
Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage tasks independently
Positive, adaptable attitude in a fast-paced, change-driven environment
Interest in branding, signage, and proto@type-based design systems
Nice-to-Have (Not Required)
Restaurant, retail, or hospitality design experience
Kitchen or back-of-house planning exposure
Experience reviewing shop drawings or coordinating with vendors
Familiarity with Autodesk Design Review or similar CAD-adjacent tools
Work Environment & Perks
Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office / 2 remote
West Loop Chicago office (most team members work in-office Tuesday-Thursday)
Initial onboarding includes additional in-office time for training and support
Structured, documented onboarding to help you ramp up quickly
Free coffee, water, and soda in the office
Optional Thursday happy hours (cash bar)
On-site gym access for a small monthly fee
Paid time off, matched holidays, and half-day Fridays
Collaborative, professional culture that values communication, initiative, and adaptability
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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 May 8, 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. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
