Project Designer

OVERVIEW

As a global leader in intraoperative MRI, IMRIS Imaging, Inc. delivers fully integrated surgical environments that provide clinicians with real-time MRI and imaging insights during procedures. These solutions are designed to improve clinical decision-making, enhance surgical precision, and ultimately drive better patient outcomes. The IMRIS Surgical Theatre enables seamless intraoperative imaging directly within the operating room, eliminating the need to move patients and ensuring timely access to critical data when it matters most. 

To date, more than 70,000 patients have benefited from procedures performed in IMRIS Surgical Theatres worldwide, supporting improved resection rates, reduced reoperation needs, and extended life expectancy in complex neurosurgical cases.

IMRIS continues to advance the field by integrating next-generation intraoperative imaging technologies and shaping the future of neurosurgery and image-guided interventions across leading hospitals globally.

We are currently searching for a Project Designer to join our team. While the ideal candidate will be located in the Twin Cities Greater Metropolitan area near our headquarters, we are willing to consider a fully remote arrangement for the right candidate.

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Designer is responsible for supporting Sales and Program Management teams by qualifying accounts, developing and drafting AutoCAD plan proposals, preparing solution-based product presentations and demonstrations, and delivering proof of concepts and detailed system designs, which meet customer requirements. The Project Designer is also responsible for responding to customer post-delivery technical issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates project design, develops creative-design concepts for projects, and prepares presentation and design drawings. Works independently on architectural design projects and often coordinates project design efforts.
• Develops site planning and creative-design concepts for projects. Prepares presentation and design drawings and details.
• Collaborates within IMRIS and provide professional technical and design support to:
  • Sales Directors during the Sales Cycle to define specific IMRIS intraoperative system solutions to meet prospective customer needs and increase the probability of securing customer orders.
  • Program Managers during the Program Execution Cycle to ensure that all system design, installation and operational issues are successfully addressed to meet contractual requirements;
  • Clinical Application Specialists to guarantee optimal clinical workflow in the design; and
  • Customer Service and customers directly in response to technical design and system operational issues during the Support Cycle.
• Provides professional support to and in collaboration with customer appointed architects, engineers and facility planners in the detailed planning of delivering IMRIS intraoperative systems.
• Responsible for quality and risk management of all IMRIS activities associated with assigned Customer Engineering tasks consistent with company objectives.
• Develops and maintains product specific design drawing templates and site planning documents.
• Identifies, leads, and executes strategies within Customer Engineering and across Program Management and R&D.
• Provides design input to new product development to ensure products and processes meet Customer Engineering design and planning requirements; accountable for department deliverables, design transfer, and integration of new products into Customer Engineering.
• Develops consistent design delivery and project planning processes and procedures that meet quality system standards.
• Exhibits conduct consistent with company values and traits.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Reports to VP of Global Commercial & Sales
• This position requires minimal supervision.
• Will consider remote position for the right candidate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program desired.
• Minimum 5 years of health care experience.
• Hybrid OR project design and planning.
• Requires substantial experience (5 to 10 years) in developing details and providing planning and design support in the preparation of construction documents.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience using AutoCAD. Revit experience desirable.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Proficient written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Excellent team player, good listening skills.

IMRIS offers a competitive & comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) savings plus matching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO 
• Incentive bonus
• Paid Parental Leave

Compensation Disclaimer: 
The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

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IMRIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.