Designer

TriMark•Cleveland, OH

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Designer reports to the Divisional Director, Design and is located in Cleveland, Ohio, with remote work open to candidates who have foodservice design experience. The role is full-time and hybrid. The Designer creates commercial kitchen designs, draft layouts, production drawings, and presentation drawings. The position builds partner and client relationships while developing schematic designs, design development work, and prototypical packages, and coordinates with architectural and engineering partners across regions. The Designer leads commercial kitchen projects through all design phases, manages timelines, develops space-efficient layouts and workflow concepts, and conducts capacity and sales studies. The role communicates with clients to understand their needs and preferences, coordinates drawings from order placement and procurement through installation, prepares graphical presentations and training documentation, and resolves drawing or documentation issues. The Designer also participates in design reviews and client meetings, incorporating feedback and coordinating design integration with architectural and engineering partners.

Requirements

2–4 years of relevant experience, or equivalent military or practical experience.
Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with Revit, Navisworks Manage, BIM360, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, AutoCAD, AutoQuotes, KCL, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Ability to successfully pass a background check after offer acceptance.
Strong conceptual and client-service skills and effective problem-solving ability.
Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to manage tight schedules, deadlines, and budgets in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
Strong technical and layout design skills, conceptual thinking, and strategic thinking.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the foodservice industry.

Responsibilities

Lead collaborative efforts on multiple commercial kitchen projects through all design phases, from concept to completion.
Manage project timelines and ensure deliverables align with client expectations and internal benchmarks.
Conceptualize and sketch layouts to optimize space utilization and workflow efficiency.
Conduct capacity and sales studies to inform design decisions and align with client goals.
Communicate with clients and conduct meetings to identify spatial requirements and design preferences.
Translate client visions into actionable design elements.
Coordinate drawings through the project lifecycle, from order placement and procurement to installation, while maintaining quality standards.
Develop graphical presentation drawings that communicate design concepts to clients and stakeholders.
Create training documentation describing design standards and implementation procedures.
Identify and promptly address issues with drawings or documentation.
Collaborate with team members to resolve challenges in design and implementation.
Participate in design reviews and client meetings, present concepts, and incorporate feedback.
Coordinate with architectural and engineering partners across regions to integrate design elements with broader project requirements.