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City of New York · 2 months ago

Associate Urban Designer

Bronx, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$79K/yr - $91K/yr

2+ years exp

The City of New York is seeking an Associate Urban Designer to join the Department of City Planning. The ideal candidate will support zoning and urban design studies, prepare technical drawings and reports, and collaborate with various city agencies to enhance urban development and planning initiatives.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Support zoning, land use and urban design studies, research data, analyze conditions, prepare technical and illustrative drawings, digital models and presentation materials, and reports for land use policy proposals

Prepare conceptual designs, develop design criteria and design guidelines for large-scale planning efforts, and coordinate with agency staff and other city agencies

Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the city’s urban design and planning trends through research and field experience

Review, analyze and make urban design related recommendations on applications and projects submitted to the Department subject to the City’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP), the City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) and other administrative procedures

Organize and prepare graphic and written materials, to inform the City Planning Commission, department staff, community boards, elected officials and public agencies

Represent the division or agency in dealings with other City agencies, developers, consultants and the general public

Conduct additional research when inquiries from the general public and/or other divisions require further investigation to respond effectively

Demonstrates knowledge of the agency’s policy, functions, and responsibilities, and overall Urban Design principles and practice

Identify opportunities for future collaborations and strategic partnerships with other divisions, agencies and institutions to further DCP’s reach and knowledge base

Provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff and interns, both within the UDO and in other divisions

Maintain a working knowledge of the NYC Zoning Resolution

Perform other related tasks and projects

Qualification

Urban design capabilities3D modeling skillsResearchAnalytical skillsAdobe Creative SuiteNYC zoningFree-hand sketchesVisual communication skillsSpatial data managementScripting experienceVerbal communication skillsSelf-motivatedCollaborative work

Required

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position

A baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of full-time experience in planning, design, research, investigations and/or studies related to urban design development programs; or

A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' above. However, a baccalaureate degree in architecture is required of all candidates

Graduate work leading to an advanced degree in architecture, urban design or city planning may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis

Preferred

Strong urban design capabilities with knowledge of physical design practices including site planning and programming, building layout, massing and architectural design

Knowledge of urban landscape, environmental design and infrastructure planning and design

Strong research and analytical skills

Competence in free-hand sketches

Excellent visual and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated, organized and able to work effectively both individually and collaboratively

Knowledge of New York City's general urban planning and land use issues, policies and needs, as well as best practice examples from around the world

Strong 3D modeling skills in Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Positive but not required: Spatial data management and analysis (ArcGIS, QGIS)

Motion graphics, video and animation (AfterEffects, Premiere, 3Ds Max, Blender)

Scripting/software development experience (Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS)