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Designer at MG2

Designer

at MG2

City: Shanghai
Type: Full time
Seniority: Unspecified

Description

The Designer will support project teams in the production of architectural design deliverables throughout multiple project phases. This role focuses on building strong foundations in design, documentation, and project delivery while collaborating closely with Project Managers and Senior Designers. Responsibilities include assisting with concept design, design development, and construction documentation, as well as providing administrative and coordination support to ensure projects are delivered accurately and on schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assist in the production of design deliverables including field surveys, concept design renderings, exhibits, preliminary plans, and project specifications.
  • Develop working knowledge of concept design, design development, and construction documentation, including floor plans, elevations, sections, interior documentation, schedules, detailing, and specifications.
  • Provide administrative support for project teams, such as preparing meeting agendas and minutes, updating project trackers, and generating design logs.
  • Collaborate on project programming and contribute to original concept design development as directed by the Project Manager or Senior Designer.
  • Research and explore project materiality with consideration of durability, aesthetics, and sustainable design factors, including embodied carbon data.
  • Conduct design research using a wide range of benchmarking sources to support ideation and design development.
  • Produce accurate, timely work in line with weekly work plans, demonstrating an understanding of design intent and project budget requirements.
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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a professional architecture or design firm.
  • Licensed professional certification preferred but not required.
  • Strong understanding of project design, documentation, and delivery standards.
  • Proficiency in Revit (required), SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with visualization and design tools such as SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Affinity, and Enscape.
  • Proficient in spoken and written English.
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Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits and worthwhile professional programs.
  • A workplace culture that values sustainability, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Regular firm-wide and office-level activities, including bi-weekly all-office meals, monthly recognition programs, happy hours, summer events, and an annual holiday party.
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Application Instructions

Please send your resume and portfolio (maximum 20MB) to RecruitingShanghai@MG2.com. Email subject line format: “Name – Position Applied For”.
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MG2
Founded in 1971, MG2 is one of the world’s top 50 largest architecture design firms and a global leader in retail architecture. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, MG2 operates offices in Washington, DC; Portland; Irvine, California; Minneapolis, Minnesota; New York; and Shanghai, China.
MG2 Shanghai, established in 2002 as the firm’s first China branch, has provided architectural design, interior design, master planning, and project management services to leading clients such as China Resources Land, Suning Properties, Sunac Greentown, Huawei, and Alibaba. At MG2, people are at the core of the firm, and employees are encouraged to grow within a collaborative, values-driven environment.
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