Senior Urban Designer

Were looking for a Senior Urban Designer to join our Cape Town-based team.

Youll engage in a variety of urban projects locally and internationally collaborating with internal architecture and landscape teams as well as external consultants. This role is ideal for highly motivated urban designers including those with a background or strong interest in landscape design who possess strong conceptual design abilities an understanding of spatial and ecological systems and a passion for how cities and public spaces function and evolve.

What Youll Do

• Lead urban design projects from inception through to report production and concept development.
• Integrate landscape and public realm design thinking into urban frameworks and master plans.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver cohesive sustainable and people-centered urban environments.
• Contribute to the strategic vision of urban interventions that align with dhks architectural and landscape ethos.
• Engage with clients municipalities and stakeholders on spatial development plans.
• Translate complex urban and environmental challenges into practical innovative design responses.
• Prepare compelling design reports visualisations and presentations.
• Champion design excellence sustainability and contextual responsiveness across both built and natural systems.

Qualifications :

Requirements

• A postgraduate qualification in Urban Design or Architecture with urban design focus.
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience specifically in urban design.
• A robust portfolio showcasing urban frameworks master plans and design reports.
• Registration with SACAP or UDISA (advantageous).
• South African citizenship (mandatory).

Technical Skills

• Strong graphic drawing and illustrative communication skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD SketchUp Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Report writing and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Competence in producing visual narratives and analytical mapping.
• Advantageous: GIS proficiency Rhino or other parametric tools.

Key Attributes

• Self-driven organised and detail-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• A passion for place-making spatial justice and sustainable urbanism.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative design environment.

Benefits

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Exposure to iconic urban and architectural projects across the continent.
• Career development opportunities in a progressive design-led environment.
• A studio culture grounded in innovation excellence and collaboration.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time