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Sasaki · 3 months ago

Mid Level Urban Designer (Boston)

Boston, MA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $93K/yr

3+ years exp

Sasaki is a respected cross-disciplinary design firm with a dynamic environment for personal growth and contribution. They are seeking a mid-level Urban Designer to work collaboratively on urban design and master planning projects, contributing to innovative 21st century places and environments.

ConsultingInterior DesignLegal

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Engage in all aspects of the design process including analysis, conceptual ideas, design development, client presentations, and documentation

Be responsible for creating 2d and 3d analytical and conceptual drawings, graphics, presentation materials, research, and digital models

Initiate urban design concepts and visual graphics with guidance from senior and principal urban designers

Work with and mentor staff-level urban designers in the development of urban design concepts and graphics

Present design ideas during internal team and client meetings

Work with a variety of teams and contribute to a range of project types and geographies

Qualification

Urban Design2D3D SoftwareAdobe Suite’s Degree in Urban DesignTechnical Understanding of Urban DesignInterdisciplinary Team ExperienceGraphic CommunicationVisual StorytellingSustainable Design PassionCommunity EngagementPublic SpeakingCuriosityEnthusiasmQuantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisUnique Design PerspectiveOrganizational Skills

Required

Master's degree in Urban Design with a background in Architecture or Landscape

3+ years of professional experience working as an urban designer in a design firm; other experience as an urban designer in a public agency or other organization would also be considered

Ability to work enthusiastically and collaboratively in teams

Excellent design talent, graphic communication, and visual storytelling

Strong technical understanding of urban design including place making, urban form, and building typologies

A passion for sustainable and resilient design

Experience working as a part of an interdisciplinary design team in an office setting

Be willing to contribute ideas in a team setting

Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

Curiosity and enthusiasm for working across a variety of client and project types

Experience with 2D and 3D software including AutoCad, Rhino, and/or Sketchup

Expertise with Adobe Suite workflow (AI, PSD, INDD)

Preferred

Proficiency with languages spoken in frequent project locations (for example, Spanish, Chinese, or Vietnamese)

Organizational and management skills, with attention to detail

Familiarity with spatial analysis workflow and software (ArcGIS)

Experience with programming, Python, Grasshopper, or similar programs

Experience with community engagement processes and public speaking

Quantitative and qualitative analysis skills to support data-informed planning processes

Unique design perspective informed by lived experience that is under-represented in urban design

Relevant experience in ecology, real estate development, campus planning, or mobility planning

A unique superpower that we haven't thought to ask about, but that will make an impact on our projects and practice

Benefits

In-house training

Mentoring

Professional association memberships

Licensing examination reimbursement

Company

Sasaki

Sasaki is an architecture and planning firm.

Founded in 1953

Watertown, Massachusetts, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.sasaki.com/

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