Urban Designer I

Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 1-3 + years

Professional Licensure: Not Required

Common and Baseline Responsibilities:

• Provides creativity and assistance throughout the design process under routine guidance and following the process outlined by the team.
• Contributes to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Supports data gathering, research, and creative exploration.
• Analyzes sites, programs, and other key project elements through quantitative and qualitative means.
• Develops analytical and design drawings throughout the design process using analog (through sketching and physical modeling) and digital means (through digital analyses, sketching, and modeling).
• Assists in preparing design documentation including master plan reports, design guidelines, and client-ready presentation materials.
• Coordinates input and produces revisions to drawings, project deliverables, mock-ups, and other project material.
• Assists in reviewing, evaluating, and integrating zoning and policy requirements into project design.
• Assists in developing strategies for key urban frameworks and systems including but not limited to circulation, open space, buildings, and infrastructure.
• Assists with project-related client and public discussions and presentations.
• Takes increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Exercises creative judgment in all aspects of the design process.
• Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Participates actively within collaborative team settings such as: casual team interactions, design charettes, reviews, and pin-ups.
• Keeps open communication within the team and with designated team leader.
• Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Assists with coordination among other design partners and consultants.
• Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Completes tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of work, schedule, and budget, in an organized, timely and consistent way.

High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications

Proficiencies:

• Site and design research
• Site analytics
• Planning and zoning code analytics
• Concept and detailed design studies
• Production of drawings and deliverables
• Hand-drawn and digital sketching
• Computational analysis

Software:

• Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software (Revit, Rhino)
• Functional knowledge of digital sketching/diagramming software (Illustrator)
• Functional knowledge of analytical tools (ArcGIS, Grasshopper)
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Functional knowledge of visualization tools (Enscape, VRay)
• Functional knowledge of physical modeling making
• Functional knowledge of presentation tools (InDesign, PowerPoint)

Licensure/Certifications/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or related discipline required
• 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
• Preparing for professional license
• Working on AICP certification

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