Designer

TriMark USA is the country's largest provider of design services, equipment, and supplies to the foodservice industry. We proudly serve our customers by providing design services, commercial equipment, and foodservice supplies across a wide range of industries and business sectors. Headquartered in Massachusetts, with a history dating back to 1896, we have locations across the country that offer foodservice operators an unparalleled level of service by combining our unique design capabilities and our expert market knowledge with the purchasing strength, delivery, installation, and after-sales service capabilities of a national company. Our employees are focused on creating customized solutions for our clients to ensure they achieve their culinary goals while upholding our I.C.A.R.E. values: Integrity, Customer Service, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. For more information, please visit: www.trimarkusa.com

Why you'll love it here!

+ Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance

+ 401k
+ Community Service Day

+ Spotlight Awards

+ National Sales Excellence Awards

+ CFSP Prep Certification Program

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Designer reports to the Regional Sr. Director, Design Services
• Irvine, CA
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

The Designer 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:

Collaboration and Project Management:

• Lead collaborative efforts on multiple commercial kitchen projects, engaging in all design phases from concept to completion.
• Manage project timelines, ensuring deliverables align with client expectations and internal benchmarks.

Design Conceptualization:

• Conceptualize and sketch layouts, leveraging creative insights to optimize space utilization and workflow efficiency.
• Conduct capacity and sales studies to inform design decisions and ensure alignment with client goals.

Client Interaction and Needs Assessment:

• Initiate and maintain effective communication with clients, conducting meetings to ascertain their specific spatial requirements and design preferences.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their vision, translating it into actionable design elements.

Coordination and Execution:

• Coordinate the entire lifecycle of drawings, from order placement and procurement to installation, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Presentation and Documentation:

• Develop visually appealing graphical presentation drawings that effectively communicate design concepts to clients and project stakeholders.
• Create comprehensive documentation for training purposes, setting clear standards for design elements and implementation procedures.

Problem Resolution:

• Proactively identify and address any issues related to drawings or documentation, ensuring that potential roadblocks are resolved promptly.
• Collaborate with team members to find innovative solutions to challenges that may arise during the design and implementation process.

Client Meetings and Design Reviews:

• Attend and actively participate in design reviews and client meetings, presenting design concepts and incorporating feedback to refine project deliverables.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

• Collaborate with architectural and engineering partners in different regions, fostering effective communication and ensuring seamless integration of design elements with broader project requirements.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong conceptual and client-service skills, contributing to effective problem-solving.
• Exceptional organizational skills, managing tight schedules, deadlines, and budgets in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Superior technical and layout design skills, coupled with strong conceptual and strategic thinking abilities.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience, showcasing your commitment and expertise in the field, or equivalent Military or practical experience.
• Proficiency in advanced computer skills, including software such as Revit, Navisworks Manage, BIM360, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, AutoCAD, AutoQuotes, KCL, Skype, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Previous experience in the foodservice industry preferred.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.

The range provided represents the national average pay range for this position and is considered to be a general guideline. Pay for this position will reflect the candidate's unique qualifications and may be higher or lower than the range provided based on employee geographic location. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other local, state, and federal law.

In addition to base salary, this role will be eligible for participation in TriMark's' benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401K (with employer match), etc. Leadership positions may also qualify for participation in bonus programs commensurate with role and scope of responsibility.

TriMark's commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is a purposeful mission of strengthening our organization and those we serve by uniting the unique and beautiful differences of our employees. This mission is instilled in the fiber of who we are as a company, setting the standard for our industry. We are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and belonging through sharing, education, and experiences.

TriMark USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accommodations@trimarkusa.com.

• Irvine, CA, USA