Experiential Retail Designer II

MG2 Design; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K with company match

Job summary

MG2 Design in Seattle, WA is seeking a Designer (Level 2) to join our Consumer Experiences team. You will contribute to original design concepts, generate documentation, and advance FF&E specifications for retail, food & beverage, and luxury projects.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in design, a relevant degree, and proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD and the Adobe suite. Licensure is preferred and a strong eye for materials and sustainability is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficient with Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Affinity, VRay and Enscape.
• Experience selecting finish materials, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Experience with sustainable material sourcing and 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with generation of original design concepts and completion of design deliverables including preliminary design documentation, conceptual plans and elevations, 3D renderings, and exhibits.
• Collaborate with architectural and design staff on experiential concept designs and projects of various types and scales.
• Integrate conceptual design work into contract documents and assist with construction document production as needed.
• Conduct design research from benchmarking sources for ideation and provide detailed design documentation.
• Complete timely surveys of existing conditions in spaces identified as potential tenant improvements.
• Research project materiality and FF&E specifications with durability, aesthetics, and sustainability considerations.
• Coordinate deliverables with external consultants and project partners.
• Assist with data collection, project programming and preliminary space planning.

Skills

Design production

3D visualization

Constructability understanding

Communication of ideas

English reading/writing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture/Design

Licensed professional certification preferred

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Affinity

VRay

Enscape

Job description

MG2 Design in Seattle, WA is seeking a Designer (Level 2) to join our Consumer Experiences team. You will contribute to original design concepts, generate documentation, and advance FF&E specifications for retail, food & beverage, and luxury projects.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in design, a relevant degree, and proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD and the Adobe suite. Licensure is preferred and a strong eye for materials and sustainability is essential.