Research Associate – Urban Designer / Landscape Architect

Zoho; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho Bengaluru is seeking a Research Associate- Urban Designer / Landscape Architect with 2–3 years of experience to contribute to conceptual design, working drawings, and DPRs.

You will integrate nature-based solutions, collaborate across disciplines, and prepare presentations, with strong visualization and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional experience in urban design or landscape architecture.
• Hands-on exposure to working drawings and DPRs.
• Interest in nature-based solutions and sustainable urban design.
• Familiarity with GIS is advantageous.

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

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture

Tools

GIS

Job description

Research Associate- Urban Designer / Landscape Architect

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Urban Designer / Landscape Architect with 2–3 years of professional experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on exposure to working drawings and Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), along with a strong interest in nature‑based solutions (NbS) and sustainable urban design practices.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• Strong technical knowledge in preparing detailed working drawings and DPRs.
• Familiarity with blue‑green infrastructure, water‑sensitive urban design, and Nature‑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 public space projects.
• Understanding of GIS or other mapping tools is an advantage.

Preferred

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