Café Design Coordinator; Temporary

Location: Remote, based in Los Angeles, CA

Our Blend

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is one of the world’s largest independent and privately-owned specialty coffee and tea retailers. In 1963 we opened our very first store, and today we have over 1100 cafes in 21 countries.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is on an inspiring journey to become the world’s coffee and tea brand. We are united by our passion for connecting people through the daily rituals of coffee and tea—viewing every cup as an opportunity to impact someone’s day.

Our Brew Crew is a diverse team of hard-working optimists with a passion for learning about our craft, the people we serve, and the world around us. We offer the tools, the environment, and the support for you to make your unique contribution and grow as a person.

Passion is contagious, and we’ve got a serious case of it. If you are just as passionate as we are, come join our Brew Crew!

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 café. 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?

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.
• Preferred 1-5 years of experience in architectural or interior design, preferably in retail, food and beverage, or lifestyle environments.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Sketch Up, 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.

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.

• Discounts on our Coffee and Tea
• 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.

We believe in the fundamental truths that guide us through our daily lives:

• FRIENDLINESS - We go above and beyond in everything we do. Friendliness and customer-centricity are embedded in our culture.
• RESPECT - We are inclusive and honor each other’s values, opinions and diversity.
• OWNERSHIP - We take ownership and accountability for our individual, team and business results, every day.
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