Designer - Hospitality Studio (Restaurant & Bar Design)

JtA; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and HSA

Supplemental life insurance

Competitive PTO and parental leave

Learning stipend

Hybrid work model

Job summary

JtA seeks a Designer for its Hospitality Studio with 8+ years of experience in interior or architectural design, including 5+ years in restaurant and bar projects. The role blends big concepts with meticulous details to create spaces people crave and talk about.

Candidates must be proficient in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite, hold a relevant degree, and demonstrate strong collaboration and presentation skills. Hybrid work in Somerville, MA with four in-office days per week is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience as an interior or architectural designer in a design studio or firm
• 5+ years of restaurant and bar design experience
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
• NCIDQ or AIA certification recommended
• Strong conceptual & strategic design thinking
• Knowledge of all aspects of the design process: strategy, design, documentation, FFE selection and specification, coordination, implementation, construction
• Understand and coordinate engineering systems relevant to projects
• Strong knowledge of building and life safety code requirements
• Able to be in-office 4 days a week
• Access to self-transportation
• Very collaborative and team-conscious
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong self-motivation
• Highly adaptable and flexible

Skills

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor's in Interior Design/Architecture

NCIDQ or AIA certification recommended

Job description

We’re currently looking to add a Designer to our Hospitality Studio with 8+ years of experience. This position is open to both interior and architectural designers, but previous restaurant and bar design experience (ideally 5+ years) and a portfolio are a must.

We’re looking for someone who wants to create places that people seek out and talk about. Someone who wants to create spaces that make people feel something more, and makes them want to come back again and again, and feel that way again and again.

We’re looking for someone who genuinely loves restaurants, bars, hotels, retail, and all kinds of social spaces. We’re looking for someone who thinks about the whole experience– from big concepts to carefully crafted details. Someone who thinks beyond the space, to the food, the brand, and the service. We want someone who gets excited about the challenge of taking it all into consideration and pushes themself to bring everything together through thoughtful and meaningful design that’s even better than your last.

We’re looking for someone who loves all aspects of the design process— from sketching, to mood boards, layouts, form, function, materials, millwork, etc. You need to have great design sensibilities, range, and constantly want to make yourself stronger. You also need to be technically sound and able to make great ideas real and buildable.

You need to collaborate. You need to really listen to your clients, help guide them, and create unique experiences that bring their goals and needs to life. You need to be a part of a larger team, take feedback, share ideas, and utilize one another’s skill sets to make the work that much stronger. You need to push yourself and grow. You need to push your teammates to grow.

We’re looking for someone who wants to do great restaurant, bar, and hospitality design.

Required Software Skills:

• Proficient in Revit
• Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator

Must-Haves:

• Resume or CV
• Portfolio of relevant work
• Restaurant and bar design experience
• 8+ years of professional experience as an interior designer or architectural designer in a design studio or firm
• 5+ years of restaurant and bar design experience
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
• NCIDQ or AIA certification recommended
• Strong conceptual & strategic design thinking
• Knowledge of all aspects of the design process: strategy, design, documentation, FFE selection and specification, coordination, implementation, construction
• Understand and coordinate engineering systems relevant to projects
• Strong knowledge of building and life safety code requirements
• Strong self-motivation
• Highly adaptable and flexible
• Comfortable presenting your own work to clientsStrong graphic presentation skills and can communicate design ideas meaningfully
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Very collaborative and team-conscious
• Access to self-transportation
• Able to be in-office 4 days a week

Salary Range

• $80,000 - $95,000 per year. Negotiable based on experience.
• Hybrid work model (in-person required 4 days a week for the first 6 months)
• Medical, dental, vision, and HSA benefits
• Supplemental life insurance
• Competitive paid time off and parental leave
• Learning stipend