Design Manager

Real Food Hospitality, Strategy and Design (RFHSD) is excited to be adding another Design Specialist to our team. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their well-developed design skill set and has a deep understanding of REVIT-based design. The ideal person will have design experience within the hospitality and food service industry. Our close-knit and dedicated team works out of the Troon Northeast Regional Office in Newton, MA.

Our culture is one of teamwork, commitment to excellence and a strong work-life balance built upon a flexible office model. RFHSD is a national hospitality strategy and design firm with clients from all segments of the hospitality industry that span the US and even the globe.

Responsibilities:

* Complete detailed technical drawings in the REVIT platform to meet our established food service design standards

* Deliver the highest level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure our drawings are the foundation for a successful project

* Support Design Project Managers as design lead on within established timelines

* Support Design Project Managers in client communications and relationship management

* Take initiative to drive assigned task work to completion

* Communicate proactively with your coworkers

* Work independently as well as on a team, under communicated deadlines with the ability and autonomy to manage your schedule

* Maintain drawing sets, as required, as projects progress, making necessary revisions and sk's as required

* Collaborate on systems and process improvements for Design Development

* Uphold RFHSD standards, processes, and procedures as they relate to the design department

* Actively participate in the advancement of RFHSD team culture with clients and co-workers, and make suggestions on improvements if needed

* Gain proficiency in communicating RFHSD company mission, vision and values and be an ambassador for our brand

* Support the RFHSD sales process through your technical expertise, as beneficial and requested

* Gain proficiency in Salesforce use as a tool to manage project pipeline, BD and sales

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

* Minimum 3-5 years in a drafting or food service designer role with proficiency in Revit and a relevant drafting portfolio

* Architectural degree is preferred

* High-level attention to detail

* A commitment to excellence, both personally and in the work you produce

* Strong time management skills

* Ability to multi-task and pivot quickly between projects, conversations, and tasks

* A strong desire to make an immediate impact as well as to make a lasting impression on the company

* Someone who thrives under the highest expectations, communicated deadlines, can self-motivate/manage, and take responsibility and accountability seriously

* Experience in hospitality is a plus, and hospitality mindset a must

* Experience working professionally with a diverse range of people, internally and externally

* Microsoft Workspace knowledge a plus

* A love of dogs! We are a dog-friendly company and office so hopefully that's a perk

Experience:

* Minimum 3-5 years in a drafting or food service designer role

* Revit: 2+ years (Required)

* CAD: 1+ years

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000, based on experience.

Benefits:

* 401(k) matching

* Dental insurance

* Flexible schedule

* Flexible spending account

* Health insurance

* Health savings account

* Life insurance

* Paid time off

* Vision insurance

* Project travel in and outside of the New England area.

* A commitment to facilitating ongoing learning opportunities

Office hours:
Monday through Friday (with flexibility after 90 days)

Work Location:

Newton, Ma

Job Type: Full-time

Flex schedule and work from home opportunities after 3 months of employment.