Urban Designer/Planner (Town center & Neighborhoods)

• →Shape master plans and site frameworks for walkable districts, neighborhood centers, and mixed-use destinations from early concept through client presentation.
• →Translate ideas from design workshops and working sessions into diagrams, illustrative plans, and polished presentation materials.
• →Partner with architecture, landscape architecture, and engineering teams to align design intent, circulation, land use, and public realm priorities.
• →Apply strong urban design judgment related to block structure, streetscape experience, frontage conditions, and place identity.
• →Support project delivery across several assignments by helping manage deadlines, meeting preparation, and team coordination.
• →Contribute to planning strategies that balance market realities, user experience, and long-term community value.
• →Communicate ideas clearly to clients and internal teams through graphics, storytelling, and thoughtful design rationale.
• →Participate in collaborative charrettes and other intensive design sessions that move projects forward quickly and creatively.

• 8 or more years of experience in urban design, planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or a related field.
• Professional experience within a design firm, planning consultancy, or similar studio environment.
• A portfolio that demonstrates work on town centers, neighborhoods, mixed use developments, infill, or comparable placemaking assignments.
• Strong freehand sketching, visual thinking, and presentation development skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, along with working knowledge of SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, highly collaborative studio setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort traveling occasionally for charrettes or multi-day project sessions.
• Familiarity with Revit or ArcGIS is helpful, but not required.

• Degree in urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, planning, or a closely related discipline.

• Join a design-driven team focused on places that strengthen community life.
• Contribute to high-visibility work spanning planning, placemaking, and mixed use development.
• Work in a creative, team-oriented environment with strong exposure to clients and project leadership.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Strong opportunity for continued growth, mentorship, and advancement.

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