MG2

MG2

Global architecture, design, construction & branding

CAD Specialist 1 - Client Programs Market

Full-TimeDeadline 7/28/27
$60k - $65k/yr
Mid
Associate's
Seattle, WA, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • Proven experience as a CAD Specialist or in a similar role.
  • Proficiency using AutoCAD or Revit.
  • Strong understanding of design principles, construction methods, and industry standards.
  • Working knowledge of document production, the architectural process, and ideally permit processes.
  • Excellent attention to detail and precision in creating technical drawings.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
  • Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with industry trends and technologies.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to take direction and give feedback.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related written communications, verbal instructions, and interactions.
Responsibilities
  • Support the team with document production needs.
  • Uphold graphic and computer-aided design standards in documentation.
  • Produce timely and accurate project documentation with guidance from studio architects.
  • Assist with project coordination through document overlays.
  • Develop new Revit families as needed.
  • Support and train others in software platforms and standards as needed.
  • Engage in professional development related to project documentation.
  • Learn new design technology platforms used at MG2.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Communicate workload and manage tasks to deadlines.
  • Manage work within the assigned scope and time budget.
Desired Qualifications
  • An Associate’s or technical degree in a related field.

About the company

MG2 is a global studio that provides architecture, design, construction, and branding services. It uses strategy and technical know-how to plan and build spaces that serve communities, enhance consumer experiences, and support client programs. Projects are carried out through integrated teams across multiple offices, combining architecture, interior design, engineering, and branding to deliver end-to-end outcomes for brands large and small. The company distinguishes itself by its size, global reach, and emphasis on social responsibility and people-centered culture, which it believes helps create places that people want to be. Its goal is to shape environments that connect people with brands and communities through thoughtful, scalable design and execution.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

1971

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What believers are saying

  • Colliers finalized MG2 in May 2026, giving MG2 a larger national platform.
  • Studio C's May 2024 acquisition deepened MG2's affordable-housing and Portland presence.
  • MG2 kept hiring in 2026, signaling continued project demand despite integration changes.

What critics are saying

  • MG2 will be rebranded as Colliers Engineering & Design, weakening its standalone identity.
  • Headcount fell from 643 in 2023 to 630 in 2026; openings collapsed 76.9%.
  • Retail-client concentration ties MG2 to Target, Best Buy, and Nordstrom spending cycles.

What makes MG2 unique

  • MG2 pairs retail, mixed-use, and branded interiors expertise with architecture.
  • Its principals run seven offices, including Seattle, Minneapolis, and Portland.
  • Scott Owen Jr. serves Minneapolis clients like Best Buy, Target, and Nordstrom.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Family Planning Benefits

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Company News

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AIA Emerging Professional Friendly firms. MG2's Minneapolis Office was recognized as an AIA Emerging Professional Friendly Firm! This recognition celebrates its dedication to supporting recent graduates and those in the early stages of their careers through mentorship, collaboration, and meaningful professional growth.

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Announcing ENR West: Northwest 2025 Best projects Winners. September 10, 2025 ENR West recently announced its Northwest 2025 Best Project Winners and its First Light project in Seattle won for Best Residential / Hospitality! MG2 collaborated with Westbank, James KM Cheng Architects, and Build Group, Inc. to bring this mixed-use high-rise to life. Highlights include a cantilevered rooftop pool with panoramic views, a seven-story glass installation by artist John Hogan, a terraced clubhouse, and an open-air Secret Garden.

MG2
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Top 100 Shopping Mall, Big Box Store, and Strip Center Architecture Firms for 2024

MG2 was ranked #3 on the latest building design + construction's 2024 list of the top 100 shopping mall, big box store, and strip center architecture firms for 2024!

MG2
Feb 17th, 2025
MG2 Names Managing Principal in Minneapolis Office

Global architecture and design firm MG2 has promoted Scott Owen Jr. to managing principal in the Minneapolis office.

The Business Journals
Dec 5th, 2024
Seattle region's 2nd-largest architecture firm acquired

The buyer is a publicly traded company based in Seattle.