Senior Urban Designer

2 days ago

Atlanta GA United States Perkins & Will Inc. Full time

As a Senior Urban Designer in the Atlanta studio, you will:

  • Lead all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
  • Manage project teams, fostering collaboration, and demonstrating strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.
  • Define, monitor, and maintain control of the scope of work and services for the project including project schedule and work plan both to direct the project team and the client team.
  • Lead efforts in developing, validating, and negotiating project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
  • Participate in marketing opportunities and begin to develop successful client experiences.
  • Be responsible for meeting or exceeding the financial goals established for the project and providing timely and appropriate information to the Project Accountant to initiate invoicing.
  • Coordinate with other local governments and recommend approval or denials of proposals.
  • Meet with public officials and the public regarding development plans and land use.
  • Educate civic leaders and the public about the details of the projects scheduled for their communities.
  • Interpret gathered data and research.
  • Analyze sites, programs, and other key project elements through quantitative and qualitative means.
  • Develop analytical and design drawings throughout the design process using analog (through sketching and physical modeling) and digital means (through digital analyses, sketching, and modeling).
  • Collaborate with clients and/or the public to create strategic planning options.
  • Strategize, outline, mockup, and develop design documentation including creating and interpreting maps and diagrams, master plan reports, design guidelines, and client-ready presentation materials.
  • Coordinate all aspects of project deliverables.
  • Review, evaluate, and integrate zoning and policy requirements into project design.
  • Develop strategies for key urban frameworks and systems including but not limited to circulation, open space, buildings, and infrastructure.
  • Perform advanced development calculations according to specified standards and proposed development controls.
  • Lead project-related client and public discussions and presentations.
  • Monitor the performance of the project team and approach to ensure our quality standards and design goals are being met.
  • Exercise creative judgment in all aspects of the design process.
  • Participate actively within collaborative team settings such as casual team interactions, design charettes, reviews, and pin-ups.
  • Keep open communication within the team.
  • Communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
  • Effectively coordinate with other design partners and consultants.

To join us, you should have:

  • 10-15+ years of Urban Design experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or related discipline required
  • AICP certification
  • Proficient in site and design research, including site analytics and planning/zoning code analytics
  • Proficient in concept and detailed design studies, production of drawings and deliverables, hand-drawn and digital sketching, computational analysis
  • Functional knowledge of various software and tools, including 2D/3D production (Revit, Rhino), digital sketching/diagramming (Illustrator), analytical tools (ArcGIS, Grasshopper), visualization tools (Enscape, VRay), and physical model making
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and presentation tools (InDesign, PowerPoint).
  • LEED GA within 6 months of hire
  • Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and a portfolio of urban design work. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 6MB).

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