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About the Role

MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Designer (Level 2) for their Seattle, WA office. This role focuses on designing and delivering fast-moving Retail, Food & Beverage, and Luxury projects, anticipating user needs and lifestyle shifts. Designers at this level contribute to all phases of the design process, with an emphasis on programming, space planning, material selections, casework and fixture design, and FF&E specifications. They communicate ideas graphically and verbally, and contribute to construction documents and other deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the generation of original design concepts and completion of design deliverables including preliminary design documentation, conceptual plans and elevations, 3D renderings, and exhibits.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive design documentation.
• Work collaboratively with architectural and design staff on experiential concept designs and projects of various types and scale.
• Integrate conceptual design work into contract documents, including assisting with construction document production.
• Conduct design research from a wide variety of benchmarking sources for ideation and provide detailed design documentation to project teams.
• Complete timely and accurate surveys of existing conditions in spaces identified as potential sites for tenant improvements.
• Research project materiality and FF&E specifications with a detailed understanding of durability and aesthetic qualities, as well as sustainable design considerations.
• Coordinate project deliverable with external consultants project partners.
• Assist with data collection, project programming and preliminary space planning.
• Actively contribute to QA/QC reviews of design deliverables and design related construction documents to ensure design intent is maintained throughout all project phases.
• Assist with generating design focused project specifications as needed.
• Perform relevant research of products and materials as necessary, and coordinate with Project Designers as required.
• Contribute to the execution of Construction Administration procedures including review of design related RFIs and project submittals.
• Contribute to the production of design deliverables used in RFP/RFQ responses and marketing proposals.
• Actively participate in efforts to build and support a design culture at MG2, including adherence to design rigor standards and processes.
• Produce accurate and timely work in accordance with the project schedules and workplans, demonstrating understanding of design intent and comprehension of project budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor‘s or master's degree in architecture, design, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in a professional architectural or design firm.
• Certification as a licensed professional preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in design production and 3D visualization.
• Understanding of the relationship between design and constructability.
• Experience selecting finish materials, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Experience with sustainable material sourcing, documentation of embodied carbon preferred.
• Basic understanding of merchandising needs in a store environment.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Skills

• Revit
• Sketch-Up
• Auto-CAD
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Affinity
• VRay
• Enscape

Location

• Seattle, WA

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 6+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $70,000 to $85,000 per year

Benefits

• Employer provided employee healthcare plan and reduced cost premium plans
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 7 paid Holidays
• 3 Floating Holidays
• Employer sponsored Family Planning Program
• Employer Paid Parental Leave
• Learning & Career Development opportunities
• Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in a 401K program including eligible company match percentage, after waiting period

About the Company

• MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, values employees with great benefits and worthwhile programs.
• Focus on Sustainability, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.
• Celebrated fifty-year anniversary.
• Promotes MG2 culture firmwide and within each office through monthly recognition, happy hours, summer events, and an end of year Holiday Party.