Designer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Creative Design ​/ Digital Art

Tri Mark USA is the country's largest provider of design services, equipment, and supplies to the food service industry. We proudly serve our customers by providing design services, commercial equipment, and food service 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 food service 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:

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 Divisional Director, Design
• Located in Lenexa, KS or Omaha, NE
• Full-Time
• Hybrid Eligible, but will start in office full time for at least the first 6 months

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 food service design 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, BIM
  360, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, AutoCAD, Auto Quotes, KCL, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Previous experience in the food service industry required.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.

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Compensation includes the posted base salary range and does not reflect potential commission, incentive, bonus, or other additional compensation opportunities, where applicable. Total compensation is determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and other job-related compensatory factors.

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