Urban Designer

Aspect Studios; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid parental leave

MAPS Days + Volunteering (up to 4 paid

Professional development

Iconic local and international project

Job summary

ASPECT Studios in Perth seeks an experienced Urban Designer to join our studio. You will lead and contribute to urban design and public realm projects, from concept to delivery, across civic, academic and health sectors, with opportunities for international competitions and master planning.

You will translate complex urban challenges into spatial strategies, prepare compelling design narratives, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients and partners while staying current with design

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning or related design discipline.
• 5+ years of professional design practice experience across urban design, master planning, public realm or place-based projects.
• Strong design thinking with ability to translate complex urban challenges into spatial strategies and design outcomes.
• Experience preparing urban design reports, guidelines, diagrams, presentations and drawing packages.
• Confident with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams; ability to contribute to workshops and presentations.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, GIS, Revit, Vectorworks or similar tools.
• Exceptional visual and written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for inclusive, sustainable and resilient places.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to urban design, master planning and public realm projects from early analysis through to detailed design and delivery.
• Prepare clear design narratives, diagrams, drawings and presentations to communicate spatial ideas.
• Conduct site analysis, place-based research and design testing to inform direction.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders and consultants; contribute to workshops and discussions.
• Coordinate and manage deliverables across project scales from strategic frameworks to detailed packages.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative learning culture.
• Stay informed on urban design thinking, public realm trends and sustainability practices.

Skills

Design thinking

Translate complex urban challenges

Written communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Collaboration

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Urban Design / Architecture / Landscape Architecture / Planning

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

GIS

Revit

Vectorworks

Job description

ASPECT Studios is a purpose orientated, design led landscape architecture and urban design practice. With operations across Australia, Asia, the UK, and the Middle East, our studios believe in the power of design to positively change people’s behavior and lives, the environment, and the planet.

Perth Studio

Our studio space is centrally located at the heart of the CBD, on the banks of the Derbarl Yerrigan in the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We offer a highly collaborative environment with opportunities for hands‑on mentorship and learning. Our team believes in the importance of creating a studio environment where an openness to new ideas and collaboration sits in partnership with deep knowledge and expertise.

Together we create a fun, down‑to‑earth and diverse workplace culture, with regular group outings and activities (think wellness walks, Friday drinks, afternoon teas, and learning/networking events).

To learn more about life in the studio visit our Perth Studio page.

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Urban Designer to join our Perth studio. This role will suit someone who brings strong design thinking, confidence working across strategic and detailed project phases, and an interest in shaping inclusive, sustainable and people‑focused places.

As an experienced professional, you’ll contribute to a diverse range of exciting projects, including local civic, university, health, public realm and destination play spaces, as well as international competitions, master planning and urban design projects.

In this role you’ll:

• Lead and contribute to urban design, master planning and public realm projects from early analysis and concept design through to detailed design and delivery,
• Prepare clear, compelling design narratives, diagrams, drawings, reports and presentations that communicate spatial ideas and project outcomes,
• Undertake site analysis, place‑based research, urban context studies and design testing to inform project direction,
• Work closely with clients, stakeholders, consultants and project partners, contributing confidently to workshops, presentations and project discussions,
• Coordinate and manage project deliverables across a range of urban design and public realm project scales, from strategic frameworks to detailed packages,
• Guide and support junior team members, contributing to a collaborative learning culture in our tight‑knit studio,
• Stay informed about emerging urban design thinking, public realm trends, sustainability practices and industry standards.

We’re looking for someone who loves what they do, both in their design work and in their contributions to team and studio culture. You’ll be managing a variety of projects at different stages, travelling locally and regionally to site, and working with diverse project collaborators. Strong project coordination, design communication, time management, collaboration and stakeholder engagement will be key.

The successful person will have:

• Degree qualification(s) in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning or a related design discipline,
• 5+ years of experience in professional design practice, ideally with experience across urban design, master planning, public realm or place‑based projects,
• Strong design thinking and the ability to translate complex urban challenges into clear spatial strategies and design outcomes,
• Experience preparing urban design reports, design guidelines, diagrams, presentations and drawing packages,
• Confidence working with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary consultant teams, including contributing to workshops and presentations,
• Proficiency in relevant design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, GIS, Revit, Vectorworks or similar tools,
• Exceptional visual communication, written communication and problem‑solving skills,
• A passion for designing inclusive, sustainable and resilient places.

What we offer

At ASPECT Studios,we’reproud of our supportive, inclusive, and creative workplaceculture. We invest in our people and provide the tools and environment to help you thrive.

As an ASPECT team member, you’ll have access to:

• Generous paid parental leave andpurchasedleave programs,
• Reimbursement support for your industry membership fees,
• MAPS Days + Volunteering - up to 4x paid days per year to explore a passion project or aligned interest, or volunteer for a Purpose-aligned not-for-profit,
• Ongoing professional development in a teaching and learning environment,
• Opportunities to work on iconic local and international projects, and

for a full list of employee benefits.

How to apply

Interested in the role but not sure you meet all our criteria? We’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Please submit your CV and portfolio, along with a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience align with ASPECT Studios.

Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or hold long-term working rights in Australia

We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.