Senior Designer, Retail & Experiential Design

MG2 Design; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Learning & development

Wellness program

401(k)

Job summary

MG2 Design in New York, NY seeks a Designer (Level 2) to join our Consumer Experiences (CX) Market. You will assist with original concept design, generate comprehensive documentation, and contribute to construction documents across Retail, Food & Beverage, and Luxury projects.

Emphasis on programming, space planning, materials, casework, and FF&E specifications. The role includes collaboration with architectural teams, QA/QC reviews, and coordination with external consultants.

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.
• Experience selecting finish materials, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Experience with sustainable material sourcing preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the generation of original design concepts and completion of design deliverables including preliminary design documentation, conceptual plans and elevations, 3D renderings, and exhibits.
• Work collaboratively with architectural and design staff on experiential concept designs and projects of various types and scales.
• Collaborate directly with project teams to integrate conceptual design work into contract documents, including assisting with construction document production as needed.
• Conduct design research from benchmarking sources for ideation and provide design documentation to project teams.
• Complete surveys of existing conditions in spaces identified as potential tenant-improvement sites.
• Coordinate project deliverables with external consultants and project partners.
• Assist with data collection, project programming and preliminary space planning.
• Actively contribute to QA/QC reviews of design deliverables and construction documents.
• Assist with generating design-focused project specifications and coordinating with Project Designers.
• Contribute to Construction Administration procedures, including review of RFIs and submittals.
• Contribute to design deliverables used in RFP/RFQ responses and marketing proposals.
• Support MG2 design culture adherence to standards and processes.
• Produce accurate and timely work in line with project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Design concept generation

3D visualization

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in architecture or related field

Licensed professional (preferred)

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Affinity

V-Ray

Enscape

Job description

MG2 Design in New York, NY seeks a Designer (Level 2) to join our Consumer Experiences (CX) Market. You will assist with original concept design, generate comprehensive documentation, and contribute to construction documents across Retail, Food & Beverage, and Luxury projects.

Emphasis on programming, space planning, materials, casework, and FF&E specifications. The role includes collaboration with architectural teams, QA/QC reviews, and coordination with external consultants.