Urban Designer
PlaceWorks
October 30, 2014
Professional Area:
Urban Design
Experience:
1-3 years
Contact person:
Human Resources
Email:
careers@placeworks.com
Location:
Berkeley, CA
PlaceWorks is a multi-disciplinary firm of approximately 110 planners, urban designers, landscape architects, and technical specialists in several offices working in the fields of city planning, environmental review, urban design, landscape architecture, GIS and public participation. We have a strong commitment to sustainable planning and design and to empowering and improving communities. Please take a look at our website (www.placeworks.com) to find out more about the work we do.
We are seeking a designer for our Berkeley office that is passionate, creative, energetic, and deeply committed to producing design and planning work that shapes and improves communities. We have a fast-paced office filled with employees that can multi-task. The position’s workload will vary and will include drawing, writing, mapping and research. Projects range from streetscape and neighborhood plans to large scale transit-oriented development plans and downtown plans.
Responsibilities:
¨ Help shape visions for places
¨ Develop polices, strategies, and design guidelines related to the built environment.
¨ Create urban design and planning concepts for different types of land use, site development, landscape design, and transportation.
¨ Research urban design and planning issues, including urban design best practices; bicycle and pedestrian improvements; community and natural resources; infrastructure and services; and funding opportunities.
¨ Write urban design and planning related documents, such as existing conditions reports, vision documents, specific plans, design guidelines and proposals.
¨ Design and prepare illustrative and graphic materials, including GIS maps, to communicate ideas in documents, presentations, and at community meetings.
¨ Edit, layout, and produce work products for client and public review.
¨ Assist at community meetings by preparing meeting materials, taking notes, and facilitating small group discussions.
¨ Coordinate with clients and subconsultants
Skills and Abilities:
¨ Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
¨ Writing proficiency is required.
¨ Familiarity with ArcGIS is desired, but not required.
¨ Spanish is desired, but not required.
¨ Architecture and hand drawing skills are desired, but not required.
Education and Experience:
¨ 2 years of related experience performing the responsibilities listed above.
¨ Master’s degree in City & Regional Planning, Urban Design, or related field.
We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a casual yet focused work environment. PlaceWorks is an equal opportunity employer.