Project Designer (Level 2)

Colliers Engineering & Design•Seattle, WA

About The Position

MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Project Designer (Level 2) to join its Community Environments Market team in Seattle, Washington. The role contributes to the design and delivery of mixed-use communities, primarily through new construction and major renovation projects. Project Designers at this level help develop original design concepts and contribute throughout all phases of design, documentation, and construction. They communicate ideas graphically and verbally and help produce construction documents and other design deliverables to maintain continuity across project phases. The position focuses on accurate, comprehensive design documentation and collaboration with architectural and design staff, consultants, and project partners. The designer considers jurisdictional requirements, client standards, constructability, and programmatic guidelines in developing concepts, and contributes to quality reviews, specifications, construction administration, and design proposals. MG2 promotes sustainability, inclusion and belonging, employee recognition, and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or a related field.
At least 6 years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.
Demonstrated experience in design production and 3D visualization.
Understanding of the relationship between design and constructability.
Proficiency with Revit, Sketch-Up, Auto-CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Affinity, VRay, and Enscape.
Experience selecting interior and exterior materials.
Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a licensed professional is preferred.
Experience with sustainable material sourcing and documentation of embodied carbon.

Responsibilities

Assist with generating original design concepts and producing preliminary design documentation, conceptual plans and elevations, 3D renderings, and exhibits.
Create accurate and comprehensive design documentation.
Collaborate with architectural and design staff on projects of various types and scales, accounting for jurisdictional requirements, client standards, constructability, and programmatic guidelines.
Contribute to production efforts, including integration of consultant designs.
Coordinate project deliverables with external consultants and project partners.
Research benchmarks and other sources to support design ideation and provide detailed documentation to architectural project teams.
Participate in QA/QC reviews of design deliverables and architectural construction documents to maintain design intent throughout project phases.
Assist with generating project specifications as needed.
Research building products and materials and coordinate with Interior Designers as required.
Contribute to Construction Administration, including reviewing design-related RFIs and project submittals.
Produce design deliverables for RFP/RFQ responses and marketing proposals.
Support MG2’s design culture and follow design rigor standards and processes.
Produce accurate, timely work in accordance with project schedules and workplans, demonstrating understanding of design intent and project budget.

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 and 3 floating holidays.
Employer-sponsored Family Planning Program.
Employer-paid parental leave.
Learning and Career Development opportunities.
Employee Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
Participation in a 401(k) program, including eligible company match after a waiting period.