Research Associate- Urban Designer / Landscape Architect

Zoho; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho, Bengaluru, seeks a Research Associate- Urban Designer / Landscape Architect with 2–3 years of professional experience to contribute to working drawings and DPRs, with a strong interest in nature-based solutions (NbS) and sustainable urban design practices. You will develop concepts, prepare DPRs, site analyses, and visualizations while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, and Adobe Creative Suite is expected, along with strong visualization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture preferred.
• Hands-on exposure to working drawings and Detailed Project Reports (DPRs).
• Interest in nature-based solutions and sustainable urban design practices.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to conceptual design and visualization for urban and landscape projects.
• Prepare and develop working drawings, DPRs and site analysis documentation.
• Integrate nature-based solutions and ecological strategies into design projects, ensuring sustainability and resilience.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, consultants, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and graphics for client and stakeholder communication.
• Conduct site assessments, spatial analysis, and design research as required.

Skills

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Lumion

Adobe Creative Suite

DPRs

Nature-based Solutions

Visualization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Design

Landscape Architecture

Architecture

Tools

GIS

Mapping tools

Job description

Research Associate- Urban Designer / Landscape Architect

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated Urban Designer / Landscape Architect with 2–3 yearsof professional experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-onexposure to working drawings and Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), along with astrong interest in nature-based solutions (NbS) and sustainable urban designpractices.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to conceptual design and visualization for urban and landscapeprojects.
• Prepare and develop working drawings, DPRs and site analysisdocumentation.
• Integrate nature-based solutions and ecological strategies into designprojects, ensuring sustainability and resilience.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, consultants, and stakeholdersthroughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and graphics for clientand stakeholder communication.
• Conduct site assessments, spatial analysis, and design research as required.

Requirements

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, and Adobe Creative Suite(Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• Strong technical knowledge in preparing detailed working drawings andDPRs.
• Familiarity with blue-green infrastructure, water-sensitive urban design, andNature-based Solutions (NbS) strategies.
• Excellent visualization, rendering, and presentation skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture,Architecture.Preferred
• Prior experience in urban rejuvenation, ecological restoration, or publicspace projects.
• Understanding of GIS or other mapping tools is an advantage.

Preferred

• Prior experience in urban rejuvenation, ecological restoration, or publicspace projects.
• Understanding of GIS or other mapping tools is an advantage.