Ascent · 2 days ago

Senior Urban Designer

California, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead design development and visioning in coordination with clients and design director, including project management, and preparation of design and planning studies, site analysis, site plans, feasibility studies, and design concepts and strategies.

Develop 2D and 3D plans and graphics, massing and building prototype studies, site studies, site plans, and concept diagrams.

Develop 3D renderings and before/after simulations.

Lead existing conditions analysis, scale comparisons and precedent studies, zoning code and general plan analysis, as well as the preparation of master plans, specific plans, and other regulations guiding urban form.

Prepare graphically rich reports, presentations, presentation boards, and design/planning documents using InDesign and PowerPoint.

Support inclusive community engagement and outreach activities, workshops, and meetings for both in-person and virtual outreach.

Support business development activities, including proposal and interview preparation.

Qualification

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Urban DesignConsultingProject ManagementClient Feedback AnalysisGraphic DesignAutoCADSketchUpRhinoAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelProblem-SolvingCommunicationPresentationLeadershipLumionRendering Platforms

Required

A minimum of 10-15 years of consulting experience in urban design and planning, with advanced knowledge of the profession as practiced in the State of California, including planning for urban housing and mixed-use infill, transit-oriented development, and complete streets implementation.

An advanced degree in urban design or planning (MAUD, MLAUD, MUP) and an undergraduate degree in architecture or landscape architecture (BArch, B LArch) or a similar combination.

Experience managing complex urban design and planning projects, including managing sub-consultant teams, supervising design work by junior staff, providing design feedback and technical guidance, and supporting or leading proposal and business development activities.

Experience successfully facilitating and analyzing client and community feedback and incorporating it into design concepts and strategies.

Excellent presentation skills, including strong design and graphic communication skills, as well as the ability to present design concepts to the client, community, and others through compelling presentations and storytelling.

Advanced graphic, drawing, and 3D modeling/rendering abilities, with demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino (or similar 3D modeling/ rendering tools), Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign), PowerPoint, and Excel are required.