About the Role
The Designer (Level 3) will join the Community Environments market to oversee all phases of the design process for mixed-use, multi-family, and hotel projects. This role involves leading design teams, managing project deliverables, and ensuring design intent is maintained from concept through construction.
Responsibilities
- Lead design teams in generating original concepts and design deliverables.
- Collaborate with architectural and design staff on projects of varying scale.
- Manage and review construction documents and production efforts.
- Conduct design research and provide documentation to project teams.
- Oversee surveys of existing conditions and identify potential risks.
- Research project materiality and FF&E specifications considering durability, aesthetics, and sustainability.
- Oversee data collection, project programming, and space planning.
- Lead design meetings and collaborate with larger project teams.
- Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure design intent is maintained.
- Generate preliminary project specifications for furniture, fixtures, and finishes.
- Collaborate with specialists and project managers to finalize specifications.
- Contribute to Construction Administration, including RFI and submittal reviews.
- Oversee production of design deliverables for RFP/RFQ responses and marketing proposals.
- Manage internal and external design resources to ensure quality and profitability.
- Support design culture and adhere to design rigor standards.
- Produce work in accordance with project schedules, budgets, and contractual obligations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, design, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm focusing on brand/commercial interior environments.
- Experience leading design meetings and overseeing the production of design deliverables.
- Comprehensive understanding of the relationship between design and constructability.
- Detailed knowledge of material selections and outline specifications.
- Experience with sustainable material sourcing and embodied carbon documentation.
- Experience with FF&E selections, product research, and documentation.
- Experience working on mixed-use, multi-family, and hotel design projects.
- Understanding of merchandising needs in a store environment.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English for professional communications.
Skills
- Revit
- Sketch-Up
- Auto-CAD
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Enscape
Location
- Seattle, WA
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 8+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- NCIDQ Certification (preferred)
- LEED certification (preferred)
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 - $110,000 per year
Benefits
- Employer provided healthcare plan
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Paid Time Off
- 7 paid Holidays
- 3 Floating Holidays
- Family Planning Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Learning & Career Development opportunities
- Employee Wellness and Assistance Program
- 401K program with company match
About the Company
- MG2 is an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design.
- Focuses on Sustainability and Inclusion & Belonging.
- Promotes a collaborative culture through monthly recognition and firmwide events.
