Entry-Level Planner - Rundell Ernstberger Associates (REA)

We are seeking a collaborative and creative planner.

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Are you passionate about helping communities grow, develop, redevelop, and preserve natural systems? Do you want to craft innovative planning and design solutions that lead to improving the physical, social, environmental, and economic health of a neighborhood, downtown, community, or region? Do you want to work in an environment that places a high value on collaboration with other planners, designers, civil engineers, economists, and other leaders?

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If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team.

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We are currently seeking an entry-level staff planner with 0-3 years of professional planning experience. This position will work closely with planning staff on a variety of project assignments including collecting and organizing project background information for use in reports, computer rendering of maps and drawings, site visits, data collection, participation in public outreach and community engagement methods, writing, and preparing presentations and documents for clients. We’re seeking a planner who will collaborate with planning, landscape architecture, and urban design professionals in a project team setting, on a range of complex, multi-disciplinary projects. This position provides an opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of responsibilities required of a professional planner and presents an opportunity for advancement as a project manager at the firm. This position requires strong technical and organizational skills, excellent customer service rapport, and application of energy and creativity to innovative and unique projects.

Full post and instructions for applying available here.

Urban Designer/Planner, Studio Gang Architects - Chicago, IL

Urban Designer/Planner
Studio Gang Architects - Chicago, IL

Studio Gang’s urbanism practice works to understand, contextualize, and respond to challenges faced by the systems and actors within our urban ecosystem: communities, cities, governments, and markets. Our practice blends authentic community engagement, a commitment to socio-economic justice, and deep planning and design expertise to make new solutions possible. Urban Designer/Planner:  The Urban Designer/Planner position is an opportunity to work on a wide range of urban planning and design projects. The position requires strong analytical, spatial, and graphic abilities as well as experience in urban design and land use planning projects. Applicants should possess strong research, writing, and communication skills and must be able to work well independently and within teams of multidisciplinary professionals. Must have proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and 3-D programs such as Rhino. The American Institute of Architects - 4 days ago - save job » View or apply to job

Planner/Urban Designer, Code Studio - Austin, TX

Planner/Urban Designer

Code Studio

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Colin Scarff

Phone: 

512 478 2200

Email: 

colin@code-studio.com

Website: 

http://www.code-studio.com

Location: 

Austin, TX

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

Director of Design Center - City of Charleston, SC

Director of Design Center 

City of Charleston

Professional Area: 

Architecture

Landscape Architecture

Website: 

http://www.charleston-sc.gov/employment

Location: 

Charleston, SC

Implements the mission, goals and objectives of the Design Division, a studio established to provide design expertise to the City and to elevate community dialogue on urban design issues. Supervises the center's daily operations by performing the following duties.  Responsible for the overall operation of the Design Division and Urban Design Center, establishing and maintaining its role in creating and achieving a civic urban design vision. Develops urban design, landscape architecture and architectural proposals for the Department of Planning, Preservation and Sustainability.  Coordinates, reviews, approves, and presents plans to department head and Planning staff for approval. Assists with implementation of proposals in coordination with Planning staff and other City departments.  Communicates with stakeholders and the public by producing and organizing publications, meetings and events. Supervises staff engaged in the daily operations of the Civic Design Center.  Develops a collaborative relationship with City departments to ensure the implementation of goals. Conducts research, develops urban design standards and develops design concepts into presentations. Performs other duties as assigned.  Requires: Bachelor's degree (Architecture or Landscape architecture degree preferred)   and six years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid state issued driver's license.  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a thorough knowledge of 3-D Software, Computer Aided Design, Adobe Suite- Graphic Design, Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Excel and Word or similar software.

Freelance Urban Designer, Gateway Planning Group - Dallas, TX

Freelance Urban Designer 

Gateway Planning Group

 

Professional Area: 

Architecture

Community Development and Redevelopment

Civil Engeering

Economic Planning and Development

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Brad Lonberger

Phone: 

817-348-9500

Email: 

brad@gatewayplanning.com

Website: 

http://www.gatewayplanning.com

Location: 

Dallas, TX

Job description:

We are currently searching for freelance contract support from urban designers, architects, landscape architects and digital designers.  Work will be structured on a project by project basis in our Dallas, Texas office.  Work will be fun but challenging, and offers experience and insight to the field of urban design and planning that is often unrealized in a professional planning career. 

Job Responsibilities:

Support Urban Design through visual graphics, sketching, and concept strategies; Produce CAD based drawings utilizing AutoCAD products; Produce 3D models of buildings and streetscapes/context from massing to concept schematics; Work in a team environment to produce work on time and at a high standard of quality

Desired Skills and Experience:

Background in architecture, urban design, landscape architecture or digital imagery; 1-3 years of work experience; Experience and knowledge of architectural design, drafting, building materials, zoning codes and construction techniques; Previous exposure with small to large scale projects – from high-rise to mixed-use, small lot and neighborhood development; Proficiency with AutoCAD and SketchUp as well as experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and MS Office; Strong interpersonal, design and organization skills as well as high attention to detail; Excellent timely, clear and concise written and verbal communication; Ability to work independently and work collaboratively in a team environment; Thrive in a challenging and fast paced work environment; Positive attitude with high energy

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Revit and/or Lumion is a plus; Commitment of at least 30+ hours per week in Dallas office; Test on skill level will be required at interview; Portfolio of work product required; Immediate start date available

Urban Designers, Page/BMS Design Group - San Francisco, CA

Urban Designers

Page/BMS Design Group

Location: 

San Francisco, CA

Page/BMS Design Group

Location: San Francisco, CA

Urban Designers

The San Francisco office of Page is seeking to fill two positions:

Senior Urban Designer

This is an opportunity for a creative design leader with strong urban design, business development, communications, and mentoring skills to help steer our expanding urban design practice. In this role you will:

• Provide design leadership on a wide range of projects: regional, citywide and district urban design plans, transit-oriented development plans, academic and research campus plans, as well as mixed use, residential, and commercial plans for urban and urbanizing environments
• Guide project teams, setting standards for the quality of work and mentoring staff
• Represent the firm with potential clients and members of the public
• Collaborate with planners, landscape architects, architects, consultants and other team members, to create integrated, sustainable and memorable solutions to complex design and planning problems
• Integrate physical, social, economic, and regulatory factors into smart solutions for our clients

We’d like you to have:

• 15 or more years of experience doing urban design work
• A degree in urban design, architecture or landscape architecture (masters preferred)
• Outstanding design and graphic skills
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, including written and verbal proficiency in English
• Familiarity with design software tools such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D programs (3DS Max,  Rhino or other)
• Knowledge of urban planning policies and procedures
• Passion for your work and a creative energy around new opportunities

Urban Designer

We’d like you to have:

• 3 or more years of experience on urban design projects
• A bachelor or master’s degree in urban design (preferred), architecture or landscape architecture
• Excellent communication skills including fluency in English
• Ability to work as an essential, collaborative team member on a diverse range of design and planning projects at a wide range of scales
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and 3D programs (3DS Max, Rhino, or other)  
• Strong design skills and the ability to develop ideas in a fast-paced environment, using hand drawing, plan and 3D visualization tools

Page offers generous benefits and a collaborative, creative working environment. Salary commensurate with experience.

Please send resume and portfolio to:  sf_resumes@pagethink.com. 

Urban Designer, FXFOWLE - New York, NY

Urban Designer

FXFOWLE

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Location: 

New York, NY

The practice of FXFOWLE Architects encompasses architecture, interior design, planning and urban development. With offices in New York and Washington DC, the firm is committed to innovative design inspired by urbanism, technology and sustainable strategies. 

The Urban Designer will perform the following job duties:

1. Research and analyze urban context including transportation systems, zoning, land use, population density, history, geography, character, environment, and natural resources. 
2. Work on programming research, zoning research, massing studies, orientation studies, and other design studies. 
3. Develop concept diagrams and 3d renderings to convey ideas. 
4. Document urban design strategies and approaches. 
5. Prepare presentation drawings and diagrams representing design intent and urban design vision for housing, office, retail, and mixed-use developments. 
6. Prepare schematic drawings for architecture, urban design, and landscape features of large-scale development projects. 
7. Utilize knowledge of building practices, design standards, and landscape practices, to complete designs and drawings. 
8. Utilize knowledge of land use, zoning, and master planning principles 
9. Ideal candidates will be able to apply knowledge of New York City and/or Washington, DC zoning regulations. 
10. Drawing and diagrams using AutoCAD, 3D modeling, and Adobe graphics suite programs. Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) software is preferred. 
11. Interact with consultants throughout design process.

Position Requirements: - Professional Degree Required; advanced degree preferred with ideal candidate possessing joint-degrees in architecture and planning or urban design

• 5-8 years experience in urban design, architecture or landscape architecture 
• Experience in master planning of mixed use developments, urban re/development and revitalization, new town planning, and Transit Oriented Development preferred 
• Able to prioritize and multi-task. 
• Must be proactive, detail-oriented and a self-starter, 
• Must have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. 
• Candidate should be proficient with AutoCAD, REVIT/BIM, Adobe Graphics Suite, and other related design software.

Please e-mail your cover letter, resume and work samples to recruit@fxfowle.com, including salary requirements. Make sure to put Intermediate Urban Designer in the subject line. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Planner/Urban Designer, Gruen Associates - Los Angeles, CA

Planner/Urban Designer

Gruen Associates

Location: 

Los Angeles, CA

Gruen Associates is an award-winning, international planning, urban design, architecture, transportation and landscape architecture firm, headquartered in Los Angeles for 69 years.  We provide services to clients in both the public and private sectors including cities, transportation agencies, other public agencies, developers, educators and high-end retail clientele. We offer our staff of seasoned professionals and young designers the opportunity to be involved as part of multi-disciplined teams on a variety of projects from conception through design and construction.

Gruen Associates is looking for highly-motivated individuals who are passionate and committed to the built and planned environments, sustainable design strategies and our communities. Interested professionals should seek responsibility, be detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to take on challenges and grow with our team. 

Available Position:

Planner/Urban Designer

The position provides opportunities to work on a wide range of exciting urban planning and design projects, specific plans, master plans, EIRs, campus projects, revitalization plans, streetscape projects, pedestrian plans and community plans for both public and private sectors.

Experience in land use planning/urban design projects is required, as well as excellent writing, analysis and communication skills, strong physical design and graphics abilities. The planner/urban designer must be able to work both independently and with a team of multi-disciplinary professionals. CAD, GIS, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and 3D graphic techniques are required.

A Master's degree in Planning, Urban Design or related field and one-to-six years of experience in planning/urban design/transportation are required. An undergraduate degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture is desirable.

Please send cover letter, resume and work samples via email togruen@gruenassociates.com.  Provide documents in .pdf format. 

Review our website for more information about Gruen Associates' long-term architecture and planning legacy, a list of projects, and recent awards.

Designer, Part Time or Full Time, PlaceWorks - Berkeley, CA

Designer - Part Time or Full Time

PlaceWorks

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Experience: 

1-3 years

Email: 

careers@placeworks.com

Website: 

http://www.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, as well as 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 talented designer to provide exceptional graphics support for our Berkeley office. This multi-disciplinary position plays a vital role in assisting a diverse team of planners, urban designers, and landscape architects. In addition to traditional print graphic design, the candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide array of technology and media related projects, such as: web design and development, video content and animations, 3D modeling, visualizations, and map making, just to name a few.

We have a fast-paced office filled with employees that can multi-task on a wide-range of projects.  The position’s workload will vary. The ideal candidate will have the following:

Responsibilities:

¨  Create layouts of documents and materials of various types and sizes, ranging from postcards to 100-page magazine-style plans.

¨  Assist in developing outreach campaigns and branding concepts (logos, templates, and colors) for a range of planning projects.

¨  Assist in developing client websites using WordPress, with some HTML and CSS tinkering.

¨  Assist in creating outreach videos and animations.

¨  Assist in 3D modeling and rendering using SketchUp, and post-production work using Photoshop.

Skills and Abilities:

¨  Clearly understand the interplay between spacing, color, typography, and geometries.

¨  Expert knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite, Word, and PowerPoint isrequired.

¨  Experience in WordPress and web development isrequired.

¨  Experience in SketchUp, 3D modeling, animations, and video content is highly desired.

¨  Familiarity with ArcGIS and map making is desired, but not required. 

Education and Experience:

¨  2 years of related experience performing the responsibilities listed above.

¨  Degree in Urban Studies, Graphic Design, or related field.

We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a casual yet focused work environment. PlaceWorks is an equal opportunity employer.

Urban Designer, PlaceWorks - Berkeley, CA

Urban Designer

PlaceWorks

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

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 designing, drawing, writing, mapping, research, and some small-scale web development.  Projects include streetscape and neighborhood plans, graphic design projects, large scale transit-oriented development plans, and downtown plans. 

Responsibilities:

• Help develop polices and design guidelines related to the built environment.
• Create urban design and planning concepts for different types of development.
• Assist in 3D modeling and rendering using SketchUp.
• Conceptualize and create branding packages for clients including logos, documents, and layouts.
• Assist in WordPress development and web administration.
• Research urban design and planning issues, including urban design best practices.
• Understand and design improvements to bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
• 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.

Skills and Abilities:

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

• Writing proficiency is required.
• Experience in WordPress, HTML, and web development is required.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS is desired, but not required. 
• Architecture and hand drawing skills are desired, but not required.
• Spanish is desired.

Education and Experience:

• 2 years of related experience performing the responsibilities listed above.
• 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.