Service Designer II

The Designer II is responsible for commercial kitchen design, draft layouts, production drawings, and presentation drawings. This position is responsible for partner/client relationships when developing schematic design, design development, and prototypical packages. The designer is also responsible for coordinating with architectural and engineering partners in various regions of the country.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate on multiple commercial kitchen projects, including all phases of design.
• Sketch layouts and perform capacity/sales studies to develop design and determine specified kitchen equipment.
• Meet/coordinate with client to determine needs of each space.
• Coordinate drawings through ordering, procurement, and installation when needed.
• Create graphical presentation drawings and documentations for training and standards.
• Resolve drawing/document issues.
• Attend design reviews and meetings with client.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong conceptual and client-service skills leading to effective problem-solving.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to work within tight scheduled, deadlines and budgets, and the capacity to succeed in an environment of rapidly changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills leading to effective communication and interaction.
• Possess strong conceptual and strategic thinking skills.
• Must have superior technical and layout design skills.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior design, Architecture, Industrial Design, or related field, or equivalent Military or practical experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in a professional design environment/department.
• Food service design experience preferred.
• Advanced computer skills including AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Suite, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.