Urban Designer

For full consideration please include a portfolio with your resume either as a link or a PDF of work samples. Applications without a portfolio may not be fully considered.

Responsibilities:

• Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design execution and living design.
• Assists in directing project teams fosters collaboration and demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance design ideas and successful project delivery.
• Supports marketing opportunities and begins to develop successful client experiences.
• Interprets gathered data and research.
• Analyzes sites programs and other key project elements through quantitative and qualitative means.
• Develops analytical and design drawings throughout the design process using analog (through sketching and physical modeling) and digital means (through digital analyses sketching and modeling).
• Collaborates with client and/or public to create strategic planning options.
• Strategizes outlines mockups and develops design documentation including creating and interpreting maps and diagrams master plan reports design guidelines and client-ready presentation materials.
• Coordinates all aspects of project deliverables.
• Reviews evaluates and integrates zoning and policy requirements into project design.
• Develops strategies for key urban frameworks and systems including but not limited to circulation open space buildings and infrastructure.
• Performs advanced development calculations according to specified standards and proposed development controls.
• Contributes to project-related public discussions and presentations.
• Monitors the performance of the project team and approach to ensure our quality standards and design goals are being met.
• Mentors staff.
• Exercises creative judgment in all aspects of the design process.
• Participates actively within collaborative team settings such as: casual team interactions design charettes reviews and pin-ups.
• Keeps open communication within the team and with designated team leader.
• Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Effectively coordinates with other design partners and consultants.

Proficiencies:

• Site and design research
• Site analytics
• Planning and zoning code analytics
• Concept and detailed design studies
• Production of drawings and deliverables
• Hand-drawn and digital sketching
• Computational analysis

Software Skills:

• Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software (Revit Rhino)
• Functional knowledge of digital sketching/diagramming software (Illustrator)
• Functional knowledge of analytical tools (ArcGIS Grasshopper)
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint)
• Functional knowledge of presentation tools (InDesign PowerPoint)

Licensure/Certifications/Education:

• Bachelors degree in urban design landscape architecture or related discipline required
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty BREEAM AP WELL AP SITES AP Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD or ILFI Living Future Accreditation

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