Project Designer (Level 2)

Colliers Engineering & Design • Seattle, WA

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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 healthy, thriving mixed-use communities, primarily through new construction and major renovation projects.

The Project Designer assists in developing original design concepts and contributes to all phases of the design process. Responsibilities include communicating ideas graphically and verbally, creating design documentation and other deliverables, and supporting construction documents and project work through design, documentation, and construction. The position works collaboratively with architectural staff, consultants, and project partners to help maintain design intent and deliver work that meets project requirements, schedules, and budgets.

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, verbal instructions, and interactions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with generating original design concepts and preparing preliminary design documentation, conceptual plans and elevations, 3D renderings, and exhibits, with a focus on accurate and comprehensive documentation.
• Collaborate with architectural and design staff on projects of various types and scales, considering jurisdictional requirements, client standards, constructability, and programmatic guidelines.
• Apply working knowledge of architectural construction documents and support production efforts, including consultant design integration.
• Coordinate project deliverables with external consultants and project partners.
• Conduct design research using a wide range of benchmarking sources and provide detailed design documentation to architectural project teams.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews of design deliverables and architectural construction documents to help maintain design intent throughout project phases.
• Assist with project specifications, research building products and materials, and coordinate with Interior Designers as needed.
• Contribute to Construction Administration procedures, including review of design-related RFIs and project submittals.
• Help produce design deliverables for RFP/RFQ responses and marketing proposals.
• Support MG2's design culture, including adherence to design rigor standards and processes.
• Produce accurate and 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.
• 401(k) participation with eligible company match after a waiting period.

What This Job Offers

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