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Bargreen Ellingson

Designer

Denver, CO

$26 - $35/hr

Description The Food Service Designer is responsible for preparing detailed technical drawings, layouts, and design documentation for commercial foodservice facilities, including restaurants, hotels ...

Henry Graphics, Inc.

Graphics Designer

Buford, GA · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

Graphic Designer Henry Graphics, Inc. is a Georgia-based full-service designer and manufacturer of architectural signage programs. Our work ranges from ADA-compliant interior wayfinding signage, to ...

Bargreen Ellingson

Designer

Denver, CO · On-site

$26 - $31/hr

Job Type Full-time Description The Food Service Designer is responsible for preparing detailed technical drawings, layouts, and design documentation for commercial foodservice facilities, including ...

Photon

Service Designers - NY

Irving, TX · On-site

$111K/yr

Service Designer: Key Responsibilities * Design and improve end-to-end service experiences across customer touchpoints * Conduct user research (interviews, surveys, observations) to understand needs ...

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How much do service designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for service designer in the United States is $23.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Service Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Service Designer, you need expertise in user-centered design, journey mapping, and problem-solving, typically supported by a degree in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field. Proficiency with tools like Sketch, Figma, Miro, and experience with prototyping and research methodologies are highly valued. Strong collaboration, communication, and facilitation skills distinguish top performers in this role. These abilities are crucial for creating seamless, impactful service experiences that effectively address user and business needs.

What is the role of a service designer?

A service designer is responsible for planning and organizing a service's components to improve user experience and operational efficiency. They analyze customer needs, develop service blueprints, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create seamless service delivery. Skills in user research, process mapping, and design tools are essential for this role.

What Is a Service Designer?

A service designer researches customer behavior and common customer responses to particular experiences, then creates new processes to improve observed issues. Service design is similar to product or industrial design in manufacturing or user experience (UX) in the software industry. However, the focal point is customer service experiences — both online and in-person. As a service designer, your job duties include observing customers at various touch points throughout the service experience, identifying problem areas through key performance indicators, and proposing changes and improvements to the service experience.

What is the difference between Service Designer vs UX Designer?

AspectService DesignerUX Designer
Required CredentialsTypically a degree in design, service design, or related fields; certifications in service design methodsDegree in UX/UI design, human-computer interaction, or related fields; certifications in UX tools and methodologies
Work EnvironmentCollaborates across departments like marketing, operations, and IT to design end-to-end servicesFocuses on digital interfaces, websites, and apps, working closely with developers and product teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in service-oriented industries like healthcare, finance, and governmentCommon in tech, software, and digital product companies

While both roles focus on improving user experiences, Service Designers take a holistic approach to designing entire service ecosystems, whereas UX Designers concentrate on optimizing digital interfaces. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right talent for their specific needs.

Which Designer is highly paid?

Senior Service Designers with extensive experience, specialized skills in user research and service blueprinting, and certifications tend to earn the highest salaries in the design field. Compensation varies by industry, location, and company size, but experienced professionals often command higher pay than entry-level designers.

What is a service designer vs. UX Designer?

A service designer focuses on designing the overall experience of a service, including its processes, touchpoints, and customer interactions across multiple channels. A UX designer primarily concentrates on creating user-friendly interfaces and digital experiences within specific products or websites. Both roles require understanding user needs, but service designers take a broader, system-level approach while UX designers focus on digital usability.

How does a Service Designer typically collaborate with other departments during a project?

Service Designers work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UX/UI designers, developers, and business analysts, to ensure that service solutions are user-centered and feasible. Throughout a project, they facilitate workshops, gather user insights, and co-create service blueprints with stakeholders from various departments. Effective collaboration is essential, as Service Designers often act as a bridge between user needs and organizational goals, ensuring that the end-to-end service experience aligns with business objectives and technical constraints.

What are Service Designers?

Service Designers are professionals who plan and organize people, infrastructure, communication, and material components of a service to improve its quality and interaction between the service provider and customers. They use design thinking methodologies to make services more useful, usable, efficient, and enjoyable for users. Service Designers often collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to map customer journeys, identify pain points, and create innovative solutions that enhance customer experience. Their work can apply to any industry, from healthcare to public services to retail, wherever user-centered service improvement is needed.

How much do service designers make?

Service designers in California typically earn between $70,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, industry, and location. Senior roles or those with specialized skills in user experience and design tools may command higher salaries. The role often requires strong problem-solving, user research, and collaboration skills.
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Infographic showing various Service Designer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% Locum Tenens, 80% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,320 per year, or $23.7 per hour.
Fire Sprinkler Service Designer - Concord, NC

Fire Sprinkler Service Designer - Concord, NC

WAYNE AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLERS INC

Concord, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Who are we?
Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc. has been in business for over 47 years and currently has 7 branches across Florida and North Carolina. We're a family business at our core and are proud to be a part of a life-saving industry. Here at WAFS, we offer a company culture that promotes continuous growth in your career and treats our team members like family. We are an open-book company and share our financials with all team members. We are proud to be an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which means every eligible team member is also an employee-owner, sharing in the growth and long-term success of Wayne Automatic. Learn more about our company and history at www.waynefire.com or visit our company's Facebook page at Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers Inc.
A Design Service Technician for Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc. is responsible for operating with minimal supervision while effectively managing from inception to completion the project design and submittals.
Position Responsibilities
  1. Layout/draw fire fire sprinkler systems including underground and overhead piping, pumps, standpipes, tanks and all other appropriate pertinent information. Drawings will be produced using AutoCAD 2024 or later and the Hydratec third party application.
  1. Hydraulically calculate all projects using the Hydratec calculation program. Multiple calculations will be required to produce systems with the most cost effective sizing as allowed by code.
  1. Conduct field surveys on certain types of projects to verify structural elements will be efficient and problem free and sprinkler spacing will be code compliant.
  1. Schedule and attend project coordination meetings to discuss sprinkler piping routing with other interested trades. He/she will also be responsible for effectively documenting any coordination resulting from such meetings.
  1. Submit drawings to appropriate authorities (building or fire) in a timely manner to ensure that permits and approvals will be secured prior to scheduled start of installation. All submittals shall include the correct number of plans, calculations and all related material submittal data. Design Technician will also be responsible for submitting to contractors, insurance companies, owners, or other interested parties as required by contract documents.
  1. Follow up on submittals to make sure that permits are secured prior to scheduled installation start dates. This may be with the Permit Coordinator or directly with the local jurisdiction.
  1. Accurately produce purchasing stock lists. Stock lists shall be accurate and submitted to Purchasing in a timely manner so as not to delay progress.
  1. Maintain individual job status report in regards to individual job progress. Design technician should also communicate with supervisor in regards to workload and scheduling.
  1. Communicate with and assist field personnel on design related job issues. Design Technician is responsible for making any corrections to working plans and for completing final as-builts.
  1. Maintain proper documentation using the paperless system. Archive project documents to paperless during design and upon project closeout in accordance with WAFS policies.
  2. Coordinate with WAFS QA design review to allow for timely reviews without delaying progress of the project.
  3. Assist sales in procurement of necessary AutoCAD drawings as time permits.
  4. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience, Education, and Skills Preferred
  1. Minimum 2 years of fire sprinkler experience. Field experience is a plus.
  2. Minimum Nicet Level I fire sprinkler.
  3. Knowledge of NFPA codes and applicable Building Code.
  4. Experience with AutoCAD 2024 or later. REVIT Experience is a plus.
  5. Strong mathematical skills.
  6. Must be able to manage multiple projects.
  7. Proficient use of computers including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  8. Able to effectively deal with frequent schedule changes, delays and/or unexpected events.
  9. Ability to work in a deadline-driven, sometimes stressful environment.
  10. Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills required.
  11. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
  12. Ability to work in a team environment

Why should I join Wayne Automatic?
  • We provide a highly competitive compensation package, including performance incentive pay (PIPs) based on the work you perform and the branch/department you work in.
  • We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which means every eligible team member is also an employee-owner, sharing in the growth and long-term success of Wayne Automatic.
  • Weekly Pay
  • 401(k) plan with company match based on profits
  • Excellent medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance plans
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Many Administrative positions offer flexible work schedules and/or hybrid opportunities
  • General Motors Vehicle Discount Program for all WAFS employees
  • Home fire sprinkler system discounts
  • Ability to move up in the company (we promote from within!)
  • Excellent training including Wayne Academy
  • State-of-the-art technology and tools
  • Offsite Company Team Building & Celebration Events
  • A company culture that promotes continuous growth in your career!

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