Senior Urban Designer

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

Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.

• 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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