DESIGN STRATEGIST (REMOTE)

Salary: $90k-100k base to commensurate with experience

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus potential

Pay Grade: 15

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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. Our 225,000 associates work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

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Job Summary

The Design Strategist is a key member of the Envision Group Space Transformation & Innovation team, focusing on interior environmental, foodservice design, graphic development, and strategy formulation for basis of design standards guidelines for our national clients. Reporting to the VP of Design, this role collaborates closely with our team and strategic partners to bring innovative foodservice concepts to life, ensuring alignment with brand standards, budget constraints, and deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Lead spatial design projects from concept to documentation, integrating interior space planning, furniture strategies, graphic development, and strategy creation for basis of design standards guidelines.
• Facilitate design charrettes to foster creativity and develop comprehensive design solutions, particularly focusing on the strategic aspects of basis of design standards guidelines for national clients.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, Compass Standards, and regulations while adhering to established basis of design standards guidelines.
• Develop and implement design measurement processes, refining strategies using surveys and focus groups, especially regarding basis of design standards guidelines.
• Craft compelling design presentations, using advanced graphics to build client relationships and reinforce the strategic importance of basis of design standards guidelines.
• Analyze and communicate design information to enhance business performance and contribute to the evolution of basis of design standards guidelines.
• Produce and craft interior design documents ranging from Schematic Design Sets through Construction documentation.
• Utilize expertise in food service, restaurant, pop-up, and experiential design to deliver exceptional results within the context of basis of design standards guidelines.
• Employ advanced graphic and verbal presentation skills to effectively communicate strategic design concepts and basis of design standards guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of design experience with a focus on restaurant design, hospitality design, brand development, and strategy formulation for basis of design standards guidelines.
• Proficiency in architectural and design processes, materials, and construction techniques, with an emphasis on strategic application within basis of design standards guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of interior design fixtures, materials, fabrication, and FF&E practices, particularly within the strategic framework of basis of design standards guidelines.
• Expertise in relevant software for design and project management, enhancing the strategic implementation of basis of design standards guidelines.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple tasks, projects, and teams while strategically applying basis of design standards guidelines.
• Exceptional communication skills with a focus on strategic articulation and implementation of basis of design standards guidelines.
• Willingness to travel 20% - 30% of the time to meet with clients and operators to implement strategic design solutions within basis of design standards guidelines.
• LEED accreditation & NCIDQ certification is a plus but not required.
• Join our team and contribute to the strategic development of inspiring spaces aligned with brand identity and project goals, utilizing basis of design standards guidelines as a strategic framework. If you have a passion for strategic design, attention to detail, and the ability to envision extraordinary environments within a strategic context, we'd love to hear from you!
• Utilize expertise in specialty retail categories such as food service, restaurant, pop-up, and experiential design to deliver exceptional results.
• Leverage advanced graphic and verbal presentation skills, including hand sketching and 3D rendering, to communicate design concepts effectively.
• Create state-of-the-art renderings and visualizations, utilizing advanced CG techniques and architectural visualization tools, to present design concepts in a compelling and photorealistic manner.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of design experience with a focus on restaurant design, hospitality design, brand development, and strategy formulation for basis of design standards guidelines.
• Proficiency in architectural and design processes, materials, and construction techniques, with an emphasis on strategic application within basis of design standards guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of interior design fixtures, materials, fabrication, and FF&E practices, particularly within the strategic framework of basis of design standards guidelines.
• Expertise in relevant software for design and project management, enhancing the strategic implementation of basis of design standards guidelines.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple tasks, projects, and teams while strategically applying basis of design standards guidelines.
• Exceptional communication skills with a focus on strategic articulation and implementation of basis of design standards guidelines.
• Willingness to travel 20% - 30% of the time to meet with clients and operators to implement strategic design solutions within basis of design standards guidelines.
• LEED accreditation & NCIDQ certification is a plus but not required.
• Join our team and contribute to the strategic development of inspiring spaces aligned with brand identity and project goals, utilizing basis of design standards guidelines as a strategic framework. If you have a passion for strategic design, attention to detail, and the ability to envision extraordinary environments within a strategic context, we'd love to hear from you!
• Utilize expertise in specialty retail categories such as food service, restaurant, pop-up, and experiential design to deliver exceptional results.
• Leverage advanced graphic and verbal presentation skills, including hand sketching and 3D rendering, to communicate design concepts effectively.
• Create state-of-the-art renderings and visualizations, utilizing advanced CG techniques and architectural visualization tools, to present design concepts in a compelling and photorealistic manner.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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