We create transformative experiences for brands, destinations, buildings and most importantly, the people who enjoy them.
PEOPLE MAKE THE PLACE At MG2, we dive in and dig deep. We enjoy what we do and the people we
do it with. We’re curious, empathetic and (mostly) ego-free. We push each
other to be even better, support each other when things get stressful and go
all out to help our clients achieve their goals.
Our culture is based on recognition and appreciation. So we celebrate
birthdays. And anniversaries. And every other Friday, we get together for an
all-office breakfast buffet.
We design over-the-top, insanely detailed gingerbread houses, dominate
rec-league sports and know all the best happy hours around. Most
importantly, we take time to give back to our communities, together.
LIFE IN SEATTLE MG2’s corporate headquarters – located in a historic revitalized downtown
building – is walking distance to the Seattle waterfront, Pike Place Market,
Seattle Aquarium, Benaroya Hall, Seattle Art Museum, CenturyLink Field and
Safeco Field. With an ever-growing number of tech companies (including
homegrown Amazon and Microsoft), a killer music / craft beer / coffee
scene and hundreds of gorgeous hikes less than 30 minutes away, life in
Seattle is unlike anywhere else in the world.
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Mountains. Trees. Oceans. Lakes. Ferries. Seaplanes. Bicycling. Hiking. Salmon. Orcas. Tribes. Hipsters. Music. Tech. Museums. Sculptures. Fremont Troll. Gum Wall. Football. Puffy coats. Plaid. Leggings. Boots. Rain. Clouds. Sun breaks. Coffee. Wine. Microbrew. Culture.
Seattle is a bustling urban metropolis fueled by
caffeine, made famous for innovation and surrounded
by natural beauty in every direction. MORE INFO >>
ICONS
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North Cascades National Park >>
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befriended the pioneers.
down most of downtown
Seattle. City officials decide
the old one. The remains of
the original Seattle can still
be viewed today on a special
underground tour. >> 1897The discovery of gold
along the Klondike River in
Canada and Alaska makes
Seattle an instant boom
town. The city becomes
the premier outfitting point
fair, the futuristic Century 21
Exposition. The fair left the
city a permanent legacy in the
Pacific Science Center, Yamasaki
and the Space Needle.1963 The Evergreen Point Floating
Bridge that connects
the world. 2018 Seattle becomes one of
the fastest growing cities
estimated population of
jobs have been created in
Seattle over the past decade.
DID YOU KNOW? Seattle’s annual rainfall is less than that of Houston, Chicago and New York City.
performances, theater, night life and much more. Every
week offers something new!
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local wines and an ever-growing pool of talented
chefs. The diversity of Seattle’s dining scene sets it
apart from other cities across the United States. In
addition to Northwest style seafood restaurants and
steakhouses, eateries drawing on influences from
Asia, Latin America, France and Italy can be found
around every corner. MORE INFO >>
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Retail
Shopping is a personal experience and Seattle offers a variety of diverse
retailers from outdoor gear to trendy threads. MORE INFO >>
WARBY PARKER A brick-and-mortar location
opened by the trendy online
eyewear company. MORE INFO >>
NUBE Offers one-of-a-kind sustainable
United States. MORE INFO >>
offering American made dry goods
with a back bar specializing in pre-
Prohibition cocktails.
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and a plethora of wonders featuring
doorknobs, hangers, garland letter
TOTOKAELO A pristine retail space that features
furniture, textiles, ceramics, awesome
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turned artisan gallery highlighting
Japanese and Northwest design.
Melrose Avenue housing a mixture
of restaurants and specialty shops.
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wide-array of funky chairs, stools and
metal tables. MORE INFO >>
edge jewelry in the city.
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BALLARD
This once blue collar, industrialized area has transformed
into a trendy urban oasis, boasting some of the city’s best
shopping, dining and entertainment. MORE INFO >>
FREMONT
neighborhood thrives with its bohemian vibe and quirky
claims to fame including a supersized troll dwelling under
the Aurora Bridge and dinosaur topiaries. MORE INFO >>
WALLINGFORD
small shops, a handful of taverns and bars, the Wallingford
Center and numerous restaurants. MORE INFO >>
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neighborhood, and you’ll find people from all walks
of life. It is the center of Seattle’s LGBTQ and
counterculture communities. MORE INFO >>
activity in different areas. In Beacon Hill you will get
views of downtown, a golf course, hiking trails and
pockets of retail. MORE INFO >>
GEORGETOWN
Situated just south of the city’s center, Georgetown is
a burgeoning district with a trendy, bohemian flair. The
older, industrial neighborhood began a renaissance in the
90s with brick warehouse spaces transforming into bars,
coffee shops, record stores and lofts. MORE INFO >>
COLUMBIA CITY
neighborhood south of downtown. The retail portion
of the neighborhood boasts lots to do in one
concentrated area. MORE INFO >>
Green Lake is a thriving neighborhood, aptly named for the
freshwater lake it surrounds and is a premiere destination if
you love to walk, run, skate or bike. MORE INFO >>
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
The University of Washington is the main draw in the
neighborhood. The area is a lively commercial district
revolving around student life and offers an eclectic mix of
retail, dining and entertainment options. MORE INFO >>
MAGNOLIA
There’s a lot going on in this neighborhood: waterways,
railways, golf course, military fort, beaches and a
panorama of enchanting views. MORE INFO >>
QUEEN ANNE
parks and sophisticated urban cool. The neighborhood
is home to 24 official Seattle landmarks, including 12
historic houses. MORE INFO >>
of the Duwamish River. The top attraction is Alki beach
park, which runs along Elliott Bay and features sand
and saltwater. MORE INFO >>
Everett is the largest city in Snohomish County. Named for
Everett Colby, son of founder Charles L. Colby, it lies 25
miles north of Seattle. The city had a total population of
109,045 at the 2016 census, making it the seventh largest
in the state and fifth largest in the Puget Sound area.
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Lynnwood is a city in Snohomish County. The population
was 38,092 at the 2016 census, making it the fourth largest
in Snohomish County and thirtieth largest in Washington.
The city is a mix of urban, suburban, communities and is
home to many professionals who work in Seattle.
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WALK SCORE
SHORELINE
Shoreline is a city in King County, nine miles north of
downtown Seattle bordering the northern Seattle
city limits. As of the 2016 census, the population was
55,335, making it the twentieth largest city in the state
of Washington. MORE INFO >>
TUKWILA
King County. At the crossroads for two interstate
highways – 1-5 and 1-405 – and within five minutes of an
international airport, Tukwila is a local leader in retail /
commercial sales, warehousing and distribution of goods
and manufacturing. MORE INFO >>
KENT
Kent is a city located in King County. With a population
of 127,515, Kent is in the heart of the Seattle–Tacoma
metroplex, located 19 miles south of Seattle and 19 miles
northeast of Tacoma. MORE INFO >>
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RENTON
Renton is a city in King County. Situated 11 miles southeast
of downtown Seattle, Renton is located at the southeast
shore of Lake Washington, at the mouth of the Cedar
River. MORE INFO >>
BELLEVUE
Bellevue has long lived in Seattle’s shadow, but is quickly
becoming its own vibrant city due to a huge surge in
development. Bellevue is located directly east of Seattle
across Lake Washington and offers a wide selection of
restaurants sure to please anybody visiting the city.
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REDMOND
Microsoft and Nintendo of America. With an annual
bike race on city streets and the state’s only velodrome,
Redmond is also known as the “Bicycle Capital of
the Northwest.” MORE INFO >>
KIRKLAND
Kirkland is a city in King County. The population was
857,700 at the 2016 census, which makes it the sixth
largest city in King County and the twelfth largest city in
the state. MORE INFO >>
WALK SCORE
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Public Transportation
KING COUNTY METRO TRANSIT King County Metro Transit is popular locally and
admired nationwide for its innovative transit services,
pioneering green practices and visionary approach
to meet the transportation needs of the county’s
growing population. In a service area of more
than 2,100 square miles and 2.1 million residents,
Metro operates 214 buses, trolleys and Demand
Area Response Transit (DART) routes that serve
destinations across the county. Every bus is equipped
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LINK LIGHT RAIL Link Light Rail travels between the U District and
Sea-Tac Airport, making 13 stops along the way. Link
trains run every 7.5, 10 or 15 minutes depending on
the time of day. Service is available from 5 a.m. to 1
a.m. Monday through Saturday and from 6 a.m. to
midnight on Sunday and holidays. Adult fares range
from $2.25 to $3.25 depending on how far you travel.
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(making stops in South Tacoma, Tacoma, Puyallup,
Sumner, Auburn, Kent and Tukwila) and between
Everett and Seattle (making stops in Mukilteo and
Edmonds). Sounder regularly runs weekday mornings
and afternoons only. It also serves select major
weekend events such as Mariners and Seahawks
games. Adult fares are between $1.75 and $5.75
depending on how far you travel. MORE INFO >>
SOUND TRANSIT EXPRESS BUS Sound Transit Express buses travel between major
cities in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties. Sound
Transit buses make limited stops along the way to get
you to and from work quickly. Some routes run only
during the busiest commute times, while others run
20 hours a day. Adult fares are between $2.75 and
$3.75 depending on how far you travel.
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Orca card paid for by MG2 will cover Seattle public
transportation costs.
MG2’s Seattle Office
MG2’s corporate headquarters is perfectly positioned in the heart of downtown
Seattle – by the waterfront and within walking distance of the city’s most
famous icons. In May 2015, MG2 completed a 64,000 SF renovation on three
floors of the four-story 1101 Second building, designed by Pacific Northwest
modernist architect Paul Thiry.
In designing the new headquarters, MG2 envisioned a space that would drive
connectivity within our firm and with our clients, partners and community.
Our diverse team of retail design, office design and brand strategy experts
collaborated to develop an office space that applies the retail design sensibility
to the workplace, from a focus on the “customer journey” to a unique street-
facing exhibit space.
Our design team played off the natural state of the building with open floor
plates and exposed concrete to create an expansive, modern environment
set against a refined industrial backdrop. The open environment provides
employees with choice and flexibility between a variety of work spaces – from
individual workstations to open and enclosed meeting areas and “quiet rooms”
for individual work or small group meetings. The flexibility and inspiring design
of the space is a reflection of MG2’s dedication to attract and maintain the next
generation of design talent.
for you and your family
+ Collaborative workspaces
+ Training and development programs
+ Company 401(k) match and profit sharing
+ Parking, transit and toll benefits
+ Professional development reimbursement
other Friday
+ Mother’s room