Architectural Staff (Level 1)

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Holidays and floating holidays

Parental leave

401K

Career development

Wellness program

Job summary

MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, seeks an Architectural Staff (Level 1) to join our Consumer Experiences Market in Seattle, WA. You will contribute to innovative retail and luxury environments, supporting dynamic projects that reflect evolving consumer trends.

You will expand your expertise in architectural design, documentation, and project coordination while delivering high-quality designs with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project design, documentation, and delivery standards.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Experience with design and visualization tools including SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Affinity, and Enscape.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for job communications and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production of contract deliverables including field surveys, design drawings, construction documents, exhibits, and specifications.
• Coordinate on project coordination, detailing, and adherence to MG2/client production standards.
• Provide admin support: meeting agendas/minutes, trackers, permit apps/checklists, RFIs/submittals logs, and project reports.
• Assist with code research and feasibility studies, coordinating with AHJ representatives.
• Contribute to construction administration: site visits, field reports, RFIs/submittals review, and OAC participation.
• Produce accurate work aligned with weekly workplans and budget understanding.

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Enscape

Affinity

Job description

Overview

MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is looking for a motivated Architectural Staff (Level 1) to join our Consumer Experiences Market team in Seattle, WA!

Join our Consumer Experiences (CX) Market, where you'll help create innovative retail, food & beverage, and luxury environments that connect brands with customers in meaningful ways. In this role, you'll contribute to dynamic, fast-paced projects that respond to emerging trends, evolving lifestyles, and changing consumer expectations, helping bring memorable experiences to life.

You’ll have the opportunity to expand your expertise in architectural design, technical documentation, and project coordination while contributing to increasingly complex projects. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for delivering exceptional design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production of contract deliverables including field surveys, design drawings, construction documents, exhibits, and specifications.
• Primary focus is on project coordination, detailing, and adherence to MG2 and/or client specific production standards.
• Provide administrative support for project teams, including creating meeting agendas and minutes, updating project trackers, completing permit applications or checklists, maintaining RFI and submittal logs, and generating various types of project reports.
• Assist with code research and feasibility studies including coordinating directly with AHJ representatives.
• Actively participate in the production and coordination of deliverables during construction administration. This may include conducting site visits, generating field reports, reviewing RFIs and submittals, and active participation in OAC meetings.
• Produce accurate and timely work in accordance with weekly workplans and direction given. Work should demonstrate understanding of design intent and comprehension of project budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of project design, documentation, and delivery standards.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Some experience with design and visualization tools including Sketch-Up, Adobe Creative Suite, Affinity, and Enscape.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $67,000 to $78,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At MG2, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, we value our employees with great benefits and worthwhile programs. We are proud of the many initiatives at MG2 such as our focus on Sustainability and Inclusion & Belonging. We promote MG2 culture firmwide and within each of our offices through monthly recognition, happy hours, summer events, and an end of year Holiday Party to celebrate our accomplishments. People make the place at MG2 – Join our growing firm today!

MG2 offers competitive benefits that support our employees in their life and career. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to:

• 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.