Senior Urban Designer

About the role

The Senior Urban Designer leads all phases of the design process with a high level of expertise, while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution and living design. The role manages project teams, fosters collaboration and provides clear direction that inspires high team performance and successful project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Define, monitor and maintain control of the project scope, schedule and work plan, and lead negotiations on scope, fee, budget and services during marketing and contract development
• Meet or exceed project financial goals and provide timely information to the Project Accountant for invoicing
• Coordinate with local governments, recommend approvals or denials of proposals, and meet with public officials and the public on development plans and land use
• Educate civic leaders and the public about upcoming community projects
• Analyze sites, programs and project elements quantitatively and qualitatively, and interpret gathered data and research
• Develop analytical and design drawings using analog (sketching, physical modelling) and digital methods, and collaborate with clients and the public on strategic planning options
• Create design documentation including maps, diagrams, master plan reports, design guidelines and presentation materials, and integrate zoning and policy requirements into the design
• Develop strategies for urban frameworks such as circulation, open space, buildings and infrastructure, and perform advanced development calculations
• Lead client and public discussions and presentations, mentor staff, and coordinate with other design partners and consultants

Required profile

• Typical requirement: 10+ years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in urban design, landscape, architecture or a related discipline required
• Professional licensure is strongly preferred (not required)
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire; professional accreditation in one area of Living Design (e.g. LEED AP, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House) is listed

Required skills

• Proficiency in site and design research, site analytics, planning and zoning code analytics, and concept and detailed design studies
• 2D/3D production software (Revit, Rhino), digital sketching and diagramming (Illustrator), and analytical tools (ArcGIS, Grasshopper)
• Visualization tools (Enscape, VRay), presentation tools (InDesign, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Physical modelling and hand-drawn and digital sketching