John Kaliski Architects (JKA)

Overview

John Kaliski Architects (JKA) is seeking a full-time Urban Designer with 0 to 2 years of experience to perform basic urban design and planning assignments, emphasizing research and visualization. Location : Los Angeles, CA. Salary : $66,560 - $75,000 annually. JKA is a small, full-service architecture and urban design firm focused on urban design as well as multifamily, hospitality, and commercial projects.

Our mission is to foster places and buildings that further social equity and support health, happiness, and well-being. We cultivate a design and thinking culture of collaboration, respect, diversity, mentorship, leadership, and opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of objective design standards, formulation of design guidelines and form-based codes, feasibility studies, impact analyses, and master planning.
• Develop 2D and 3D digital illustrations of urban design concepts, including maps, diagrams, site plans, sections, elevations, and renderings.
• Conduct urban design and planning policy research and summarization, including zoning codes, general plans, specific plans, and precedent research.
• Document and analyze existing conditions and sites.
• Prepare urban design presentations, documents, and public outreach materials.
• Attend and participate in community engagement events and decision-maker hearings as appropriate, which may occur outside standard work hours.

Qualifications

Salary and Benefits

Submission Instructions

Equal Opportunity

JKA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, medical condition, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

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