Associate 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 Associate Designer reports to the Director, Design
• Full-Time
• Remote
• Anticipated application deadline is November 7, 2024 

As an Associate Designer in the construction and foodservice industry, you play a crucial role in supporting our commercial kitchen design projects. In collaboration with our Design team, you'll contribute to the creation of draft layouts, production drawings, and presentation materials. This role involves working closely with clients during schematic design, design development, and prototypical package development, making it a rewarding entry point into the field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborative Design Support:
  • Assist in collaborative efforts on various commercial kitchen projects, gaining exposure to all design phases.
  • Work closely with senior team members to contribute to design concepts and project deliverables.
• Conceptualization and Sketching:
  • Contribute to the conceptualization of design layouts, utilizing creative input to enhance space utilization and workflow efficiency.
  • Learn to conduct basic capacity and sales studies to inform design decisions.
• Client Interaction and Learning:
  • Engage in client interactions to understand their spatial requirements and preferences.
  • Collaborate with the team to translate client visions into actionable design elements.
• Coordination and Documentation:
  • Assist in coordinating the lifecycle of drawings, from order placement to procurement, under the guidance of experienced team members.
  • Learn to document design plans, ensuring clarity and adherence to quality standards.
• Presentation and Training Documentation:
  • Contribute to the development of graphical presentation drawings, showcasing design concepts to clients and stakeholders.
  • Participate in the creation of training documentation, gaining exposure to industry standards and best practices.
• Problem-Solving and Learning Curve:
  • Proactively identify challenges and work alongside experienced team members to find innovative solutions.
  • Embrace a continuous learning curve, leveraging mentorship opportunities to enhance problem-solving skills.

COMPETENCIES:

• Willingness and ability to learn, adapt, and work with evolving project requirements, software, and industry standards to drive innovative solutions.
• Strong commitment to working effectively within a team, actively participating in collaborative efforts to achieve project goals.
• Demonstrated ability to address complex issues and provide innovative solutions to improve project outcomes.
• Proficiency in managing schedules, meeting tight deadlines, and overseeing budgets while ensuring the highest level of organization in all aspects of project execution.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients, fostering productive interactions at all levels of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 0 - 2 years of relevant experience, making this an ideal entry-level position for passionate individuals, 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).
• 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.