We are searching for a logical visionary to inspire and create restaurant designs that excel in the customer and employee experiences they offer, achieve the highest levels of efficiency in construction and operation, are respectful of the planet and serve as beacons for the Brand.The Sr. Director, Global Restaurant Design will lead a team that owns McDonald’s restaurant design strategy and standards (restaurant formats, layout principles, facades, interior décor palettes, family & play solutions, terrace, drive-thru signage etc), is responsible for driving delivery of new design solutions and for facilitating their execution across our markets, globally.This role will be based in the Speedee Labs facility at our Chicago HQ.Restaurant Development is a critical priority in our Accelerating the Arches strategy, and this role has responsibility for providing innovative designs and formats that support our acceleration of profitable new restaurant openings, while continuing to reimage our current portfolio to grow sales.Achieving those aspirations requires the successful candidate to appreciate that success lies at the perfect intersection of Function and Form, needs the harnessing of diversity of thought and realities from across the business and the application of a highly curious nature to inspire the very best solutions for the business.Extended Role RequirementsStrategic leadership and alignmentCollaboration and connectedness with Segments, Markets, and cross-functional partners, plus external agencies and suppliersAppreciation and interpretation of customer and employee insights and franchisee expectations.Executional excellence and accountability for resultsA talent champion & role modelThe expected salary range for this role is $193,610 - $251,690 / per year