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Urban Planner / Designer, Code Studio - Austin, TX

Urban Planner / Designer

Code Studio 
Professional Area: 
Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Urban Design
Experience: 
1-3 years
Contact person: 
Colin Scarff

Email: 
colin@code-studio.com
Location: 
AustinTX



Are you passionate about your work? Enthusiastic, self-motivated and highly-skilled? You may be just the person we’re looking to hire. Code Studio is an Austin-based planning consulting firm that focuses on plan implementation, and is known for its elegant, visual plans, zoning and form-based codes.
We’re looking for a new planner/graphic designer to participate as part of our team. The ideal candidate would communicate well both through their work and in the office. They will bring their experience in planning, architecture, landscape architecture or urban design to our work in communities across the country. We need immediate graphic design support including the creation of 3-D building and urban design models, and preparation of highly visual documents and elegant maps. We anticipate moving this person into an associate-level position over time.
The successful candidate will have:
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or Planning (Master’s Degree and work experience preferred);
  • Strong graphic design skills, with an advanced knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and SketchUp;
  • Working knowledge of GIS;
  • Excellent document writing and editing skills;
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, clients and other consultants effectively; and
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to conduct independent research and analysis.
Compensation is negotiable, but will include health care, paid time off and paid holidays, as well as the possibility of an annual bonus.
Interested applicants should apply to: colin@code-studio.com. Please include, attach or link to the following items in your email: cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and your portfolio/work samples. No calls please. Your cover letter must answer the questions below to be considered:
  • What excites you about our company?
  • What tasks would you see yourself conducting on behalf of the firm?
  • What key assets do you bring to the firm?
  • What challenges do you anticipate in working with the firm?
Code Studio is an equal opportunity employer.