Interior Designer (Level 3)

Colliers Engineering & Design • Seattle, WA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for a Interior Designer (Level 3) to join our Community Environments Market team in Seattle, WA! You will be working in our Community Environments (CE) Market, whereby joining you’ll have the unique opportunity to design and deliver healthy, thriving mixed-use communities. Interior Designers at this level oversee all phases of the interior design process including concept design, programming, space planning, furniture selections, fixture and equipment specifications, material selections, design documentation, and detailing. They also manage the preparation of graphic presentations and design drawings by interior design staff and work closely with architectural staff to ensure design intent is properly integrated and maintained throughout all phases of design, documentation, and construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, interior design or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in a professional architecture or interior design firm.
• Proficiency with Revit, Sketch-Up, Auto-CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Affinity, VRay and Enscape.
• Certification as a licensed professional preferred.
• Experience designing residential interiors, including multifamily apartment and condominium projects, with a focus on residential units, amenity spaces, lobbies, and shared public environments.
• Experience in Hospitality Interior Design, including a range of project types such as: Hotels: Guestrooms, suites, amenity spaces (spa, wellness, fitness, pools, outdoor terraces), lobby environments, food + beverage venues, and other guest-facing public spaces. Restaurants and Bars: Stand-alone concepts as well as hospitality integrated venues.
• Experience with mixed-use and developer-driven retail environments, including food + beverage concepts, storefront design, placemaking, and public realm experiences.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to design concept development, materiality, storytelling, and guest experience-driven environments.
• Experience collaborating with or contributing to the organization of material libraries and finish standards.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design teams in the generation of comprehensive original interior design concepts and completion of design deliverables including preliminary design documentation, conceptual plans, 3D renderings, and exhibits.
• Work collaboratively with architectural and design staff on projects of varying types and scale. This includes a detailed understanding of how jurisdictional requirements, client standards, constructability, and programmatic guidelines impact and inform designs. Interior Designers at this level may work across MG2 markets and coordinate with various studios.
• Possess a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of interior construction documents including ability to lead, manage, review, comment, and provide guidance on various interior design related production efforts.
• Assist with production of interior design related construction documents as required.
• Conduct design research from a wide variety of benchmarking sources for ideation and provide detailed design documentation to architectural project teams.
• Oversee completion of timely and accurate surveys of existing conditions in spaces identified as potential sites for second generation tenant improvements. Identify any potential risks and issues and review potential design solutions with Project Manager and design staff.
• Research project materiality and FF&E specifications with a comprehensive understanding of durability and aesthetic qualities, as well as sustainable design considerations. Provide recommendations based on scope of work, project budget, and sustainability goals.
• Oversee data collection, project programming, and preliminary space planning.
• Lead interior design meetings and actively participate in architectural team meetings as required.
• Lead QA/QC reviews of design deliverables and interior design related construction documents to ensure design intent is maintained throughout all project phases.
• Perform relevant research of building products and materials as necessary to generate preliminary project specifications for furniture, fixtures, and finishes.
• Collaborate with specification writers, sustainable material specialists, product representatives, and Project Managers to finalize overall project specifications.
• Contribute to the execution of Construction Administration procedures including review of interior design related RFIs and project submittals.
• Oversee production of interior design deliverables used in RFP/RFQ responses and marketing proposals, provide guidance and comment as necessary.
• Manage internal and external design resources; ensure consistent quality and project profitability.
• 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 schedule and workplans. Work should demonstrate understanding of contractual obligations, design intent, and the project budget.
• Perform monthly 1:1 check-ins with all internal team members. (People Managers Only)
• Conduct mid-year check-ins and year-end performance reviews (People Managers Only)

Benefits

• Employer provided employee healthcare plan and reduced cost premium plans, life insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off, 7 paid Holidays, and an additional 3 Floating Holidays.
• Employer sponsored Family Planning Program and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior