Job Description

A proficient CAD Designer is sought for a dynamic role focusing on the design of commercial kitchens and their associated buildings/structures. This position requires a blend of engineering, operational, ergonomic, and architectural expertise to create functional and aesthetically pleasing kitchen spaces. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of activities from design to project coordination, ensuring compliance with local codes and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing operational layouts, selecting equipment, and creating rough-in design, specification drawings, existing condition drawings, and related details.
• Providing guidance and technical support to junior designers, drafters, and other team members.
• Staying current with various concepts, practices, and procedures in CAD design.
• Preparing proposal drawings, documentation, 3D models, and 2D plans for new constructions and remodels for customer review.
• Generating as-built drawings and documentation using advanced site capturing methods, including laser scanning and point clouds.
• Creating detailed equipment specification drawings for operational, engineering, and manufacturing approval.
• Plotting drawings for project consultants, team members, owners, and stakeholders.
• Ensuring adherence to strict CAD drawing standards and maintaining accurate logs and database entries.
• Participating in team discussions for alignment on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions (WIs).
• Coordinating kitchen layouts with external consultants and specialists.
• Working with local authorities to ensure compliance with local building codes.
• Managing project timelines in coordination with sales teams and customers.
• Building and maintaining relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, and authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Serving as a technical liaison for equipment, layouts, and operations.
• Developing and maintaining symbol libraries and drawing templates.
• Conducting quality control reviews of contracts, quotations, and drawings.
• Assisting in the creation of design media, visualizations, and documentation.
• Creating and defining rendering materials for visualizations.
• Assisting in developing and maintaining department SOPs and WIs.
• Managing workload priorities and project deadlines for self and team.
• Mentoring, coaching, and leading team members as required.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in CAD design, preferably in commercial kitchen design or a related field.
• Strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members and external parties.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with local building codes and industry standards.