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Planner/Designer - Antero Group

Title: Planner/Designer 

Type: full-time

Location: Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX

Salary Range: Not Listed

Summary: Antero Group is an integrated civil engineering, urban & rural planning, economic development, grant services, branding & marketing, and environmental consulting firm with offices in Denver, Chicago, and Dallas-Fort Worth. We are a team of engineers, planners, designers, and economic development experts who envision a world where sustainability, resilience, and equity are business as usual. Our firm adheres to a holistic approach to problem-solving, making for a more dynamic and rewarding work environment.
We leverage interdisciplinary expertise, creative thinking, and genuine collaboration to design innovative and effective solutions that create lasting value. We believe the most meaningful work happens through long-term partnerships rooted in trust, accountability, and shared success.
Job Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Support a wide range of community planning and design projects and related tasks
  • Prepare, review, and produce high-quality plans, reports, maps, presentations, and renderings
  • Design and facilitate stakeholder meetings, community outreach, and engagement activities
  • Support the implementation of marketing and business development strategies
  • Assist in the development of proposals
  • Coordinate with Antero Group staff to ensure smooth business operations and project delivery
  • Assist in preparing for and documenting internal and client meetings
  • Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and innovation
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