Urban Designer & Masterplan Lead

Cityförster; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CITYFÖRSTER is an international practice specializing in architecture, urban planning and strategy, with a strong base in Rotterdam. We are looking for an Urban Designer who can translate complex urban issues into strong spatial concepts and lead projects both substantially and organizationally.

You will work on a wide range of urban planning projects across scales, develop design concepts, manage processes and collaborate with clients, consultants and design teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Registered urban planner or architect (or equivalent).
• Experience with complex urban planning projects.
• Lead projects independently and manage teams.
• Strong conceptual and design skills.
• Experience with competitions or proven design outcomes.
• Clear communication — visually, verbally and in writing.
• Interest in sustainability, climate and future of cities.
• International experience is an advantage.
• Strong design mindset and strategic insight.

Responsibilities

• Developing urban planning visions, master plans and spatial strategies.
• Leading and coordinating projects and design teams.
• Establishing and developing design concepts and competition entries.
• Collaborating with clients, consultants and external design disciplines.
• Contributing to the further substantive development of CITYFÖRSTER, including in the field of carbon-based urbanism.

Skills

Urban design

Project leadership

Spatial concepts

Communication

Education

Registered urban planner or architect

Job description

CITYFÖRSTER is an international practice specializing in architecture, urban planning and strategy, with a strong base in Rotterdam. We are looking for an Urban Designer who can translate complex urban issues into strong spatial concepts and lead projects both substantially and organizationally.

You will work on a wide range of urban planning projects across scales, develop design concepts, manage processes and collaborate with clients, consultants and design teams.