Urban Designer

KCAP; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Development budget

Profit-sharing scheme

Job summary

KCAP is seeking an International Urban Designer to join our Rotterdam office and lead design work on international projects. You will collaborate with partners, translate urban theories into concept designs, and engage with clients across cultures.

The ideal candidate has 4–8 years of experience, a strong background in urban design and architecture, and excellent storytelling and communication skills. Fluency in English is required, with Dutch or regional languages a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in urban design/planning or architecture with urban design focus.
• 4-8 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to operate in different cultural contexts.
• Conceptual thinker with analytical and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on international projects.
• Collaborate with associate partners and project teams.
• Develop concepts from strategic planning to detailed urban design.
• Engage with clients and collaborating parties.

Skills

Rhino

Adobe CS

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Storytelling

Communication

English fluency

Education

MSc Urban Design

Tools

Rhino

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Adobe CS

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge in the field of urban design?

Do you have the ambition to enhance the quality of a city's living environment; to develop new concepts for living and working, where culture, sustainability and infrastructure go hand in hand with social aspects?

Are you interested in cities and urban design theories, strategic thinking?

Then this might be an interesting vacancy for you to consider:

International Urban Designer with 4-8 years experience

YOUR ROLE

You will work in a team with one of our associate partners and regularly with one of the partners

You will mainly work on international projects

You will liaise with the collaborating parties.

WHAT WE OFFER

Salary and fringe benefits in accordance with the collective labour agreement (CAO):

Good secondary conditions like a pension scheme, a development budget and a profit-sharing scheme

Opportunities for career progression to more senior roles and project management

Work on high-end projects, ranging from Europe to Asia, from Hamburg to Taipei

Become part of a dedicated team of professionals with over 30 years of international experience

Weekly lunch talks delivered by colleagues or external speakers, through which we share knowledge and inspire one another

A workspace that's customised and set up to suit your needs

Become part of the KCAP community: open and collegial environment

Daily freshly cooked group lunch in our canteen or in the sunny courtyard garden

Every month a KCAP community event organised by colleagues

Job requirements

A Master's degree in urban design/planning or a Masters degree in architecture with a specialism and/or relevant working experience in urban design

4-8 years of relevant work experience

Given the international focus of this role, proven ability to operate in different cultural contexts.

A conceptually strong designer with analytical and research skills.

A strategic thinker ,interested in cities and urban design theories,

An independent team player

Experienced on various scales, from strategic planning to detailed urban design

Skilled in storytelling

Affinity with architecture and landscape design

Good communication skills and a strong client-focused approach.

Excellent skills and knowledge of Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Vectorworks and/or AutoCAD (2D/3D)

The ability to speak, write and read English fluently is a must. Knowledge of Dutch, Central- or eastern European languages a plus

In possession of a valid work permit for the Netherlands.