Colliers Engineering & Design · 2 months ago
Retail Designer (Level 3)
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelColliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Retail Designer (Level 3) to join their team in Seattle, WA. The role involves overseeing all phases of the design process for retail and Food & Beverage projects, managing design teams, and ensuring design intent is maintained throughout all project phases.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead design teams in the generation of comprehensive original design concepts and completion of design deliverables including preliminary design documentation, conceptual plans, 3D renderings, and exhibits
Work collaboratively with architectural and design staff on projects of varying types and scale. This includes a detailed understanding of how jurisdictional requirements, client standards, constructability, and programmatic guidelines impact and inform designs. Designers at this level may work across MG2 markets and coordinate with various studios
Possess a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of construction documents including ability to lead, manage, review, comment, and provide guidance on various design related production efforts
Assist with production of design related construction documents as required
Conduct design research from a wide variety of benchmarking sources for ideation and provide detailed design documentation to architectural project teams
Oversee completion of timely and accurate surveys of existing conditions in spaces identified as potential sites for tenant improvements. Identify any potential risks and issues and review potential design solutions with Project Manager and design staff
Research project materiality and FF&E specifications with a comprehensive understanding of durability and aesthetic qualities, as well as sustainable design considerations. Provide recommendations based on scope of work, project budget, and sustainability goals
Oversee data collection, project programming, and preliminary space planning
Lead design meetings and actively collaborate in larger team meetings as required
Lead QA/QC reviews of design deliverables related construction documents to ensure design intent is maintained throughout all project phases
Perform relevant research of building products and materials as necessary to generate preliminary project specifications for furniture, fixtures, and finishes. Collaborate with specification writers, sustainable material specialists, product representatives, and Project Managers to finalize overall project specifications
Contribute to the execution of Construction Administration procedures including review of design related RFIs and project submittals
Oversee production of design deliverables used in RFP/RFQ responses and marketing proposals, provide guidance and comment as necessary
Manage internal and external design resources; ensure consistent quality and project profitability
Actively participate in efforts to build and support a design culture at MG2, including adherence to design rigor standards and processes
Produce accurate and timely work in accordance with the project schedule and workplans. Work should demonstrate understanding of contractual obligations, design intent, and the project budget
Qualification
Required
Expertise in retail or experiential design and/or possess other specialized design skills
Ability to lead design teams in the generation of comprehensive original design concepts and completion of design deliverables including preliminary design documentation, conceptual plans, 3D renderings, and exhibits
Detailed understanding of how jurisdictional requirements, client standards, constructability, and programmatic guidelines impact and inform designs
Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of construction documents including ability to lead, manage, review, comment, and provide guidance on various design related production efforts
Ability to assist with production of design related construction documents as required
Conduct design research from a wide variety of benchmarking sources for ideation and provide detailed design documentation to architectural project teams
Oversee completion of timely and accurate surveys of existing conditions in spaces identified as potential sites for tenant improvements
Ability to identify any potential risks and issues and review potential design solutions with Project Manager and design staff
Research project materiality and FF&E specifications with a comprehensive understanding of durability and aesthetic qualities, as well as sustainable design considerations
Ability to provide recommendations based on scope of work, project budget, and sustainability goals
Oversee data collection, project programming, and preliminary space planning
Lead design meetings and actively collaborate in larger team meetings as required
Lead QA/QC reviews of design deliverables related construction documents to ensure design intent is maintained throughout all project phases
Perform relevant research of building products and materials as necessary to generate preliminary project specifications for furniture, fixtures, and finishes
Collaborate with specification writers, sustainable material specialists, product representatives, and Project Managers to finalize overall project specifications
Contribute to the execution of Construction Administration procedures including review of design related RFIs and project submittals
Oversee production of design deliverables used in RFP/RFQ responses and marketing proposals, provide guidance and comment as necessary
Manage internal and external design resources; ensure consistent quality and project profitability
Actively participate in efforts to build and support a design culture at MG2, including adherence to design rigor standards and processes
Produce accurate and timely work in accordance with the project schedule and workplans
Work should demonstrate understanding of contractual obligations, design intent, and the project budget
Company
Colliers Engineering & Design
Colliers Engineering is a provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. It is a sub-organization of Colliers.
Founded in 1984
1001-5000 employees
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