Interior Designer

$90,000 - $110,000/Yr

SAGE Dining Services - Lutherville-Timonium, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Lutherville-Timonium, MD

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

SAGE Dining Services® is actively seeking a creative and detail-oriented Interior Designer to join our Innovation team. In this role, you will work closely with the Chief Innovation Officer on design projects across the Hospitality and Education sectors, focusing on serveries and dining areas. Your expertise will be utilized to create spaces that are not only visually appealing but also functional, ensuring that each project aligns with the needs and preferences of our current and prospective clients. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for design, a solid grasp of space planning, and the ability to bring innovative ideas to fruition. The position is based in Lutherville, MD, which is the preferred location; however, it is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Candidates must reside in and be authorized to work in the U.S. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $90,000 - $110,000. Working for SAGE means being part of a community where you will collaborate with creative and enthusiastic team members who share a passion for culinary excellence. You will have the opportunity to make a difference in an academic community by enhancing the dining experience with made-from-scratch, Chef-inspired recipes that delight students, faculty, staff, and parents. At SAGE, we embrace the uniqueness of everyone in our family, including team members, suppliers, guests, and client communities. Our diversity fuels our innovation, which drives our growth. Every voice matters, and we are guided by our founding principles of respect and partnership. We offer fulfilling careers for team members, market access for small local suppliers, and a joyful celebration of inclusiveness and multiculturalism through the fresh, authentic, and delicious foods we serve. Positions at SAGE provide competitive wages and benefits, with hours that offer a better work-life balance than those at a restaurant. We create careers, not just jobs, with significant opportunities for growth and promotion.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D and 3D drawings/renderings of serveries and dining rooms for private and independent schools and colleges.
• Create 3D models of accessories and food items.
• Prepare digital presentations, including 3D rendering and floor plans.
• Maintain and update the 3D model library to mimic current food trends and company innovations.
• Interact with Sales and Operations Team to assemble the most efficient use of space to increase sales and manage traffic patterns.
• Assist with preparing sales proposal book as needed.
• Build and update SketchUp libraries.
• Manage autonomous work assignments, including organization of files and catalogs, reviewing, editing, and merging documents.

Requirements

• Degree in Interior Design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency with SketchUp and AutoCAD.
• 5 years' interior design experience with the ability to incorporate real-life photos into design renderings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience designing hospitality venues preferred.
• Familiarity with current trends in interior design and finishes.
• Food service interior design experience preferred.
• Experience with indoor 3D laser screening is a plus but not required.
• Ability to take direction.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lay out, design, and accessorize interiors.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a talent for creative problem-solving and multitasking.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with indoor 3D laser screening is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Discount buying program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)