Planner

WATG International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WATG International is seeking a Planner to join our Singapore office. The role collaborates with architects and project teams to design and coordinate resort, residential, and urban planning projects, developing land-use programs and development plans.

The Planner will support various project phases, producing drawings, sketches, and reports while mentoring junior staff and ensuring quality alignment with design intent. A Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of planning experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional education.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in planning, urban design/planning, or resort planning.
• Working toward a professional registration, such as AICP.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp.
• Knowledge of Rhino and Revit; any programming language is a plus.
• Basic database knowledge and experience with GIS geodatabases, Microsoft Access, or SQL.
• Basic knowledge of Midjourney and latest AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Conducts project research and analysis with rigorous thinking and reporting.
• Coordinates planning activities for multiple complex projects throughout all phases.
• Produces drawings, sketches, diagrams, schedules, and documents.
• Directs less experienced team members and ensures design concepts meet quality standards.
• Collaborates with clients and internal teams to align deliverables with design intent.
• Delivers planning outputs across resort and residential projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Professional registration (AICP)

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Revit

Programming language

GIS geodatabases

Microsoft Access

SQL

Midjourney

AI tools

Job description

WATG is the world’s preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, home to more than 500 professionals globally, located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.

Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors , we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.

We were founded in Honolulu in 1945, and the spirit of the islands taught us to focus on community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability – which we still prioritize today. We passionately believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long-term resilience. We stay true to our values of designing spaces that respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.

WATG is hiring a Planner in our office in Singapore.

ROLE

The Planner collaborates with other planners, architects, and project team members to design, coordinate, and present ideas for various resort, residential, mixed-use, and urban planning and design projects. The Planner supports the team in completing the different phases of a project and creates programs and plans for land use and development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts project research and analysis, and completes assignments using research, analysis, and critical thinking
• Coordinates the production and delivery of planning activities for several complex projects, including research and design development on all phases of the project
• Completes project activities, documents, products, presentations, and deliverables
• Assures the efficient preparation of detailed drawings through concept design and design development, and, when applicable to the position, works on the construction documentation phases of assigned projects
• Produces working drawings, design sketches, diagrams, schedules, and other computer-generated or hand-drawn documents
• Creates design sketches and planning layouts, and completes presentations and report packages
• Directs and provides guidance to less experienced members of the team in the production of design concepts and oversees their production
• Delivers assignments in the various phases of the project in line with WATG quality and design standards
• Builds knowledge of resort and residential community planning, landscape architecture, and architecture
• Participates in team meetings to align the project deliverables to the design intent
• Coordinates the delivery and quality of their work and the work of others
• Collaborates effectively with internal and external clients while guiding less experienced team members
  
• Collaborates effectively with team members to develop ideas into working concepts

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university; relevant practical experience preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in planning, urban design/planning, or resort planning
• Working toward a professional registration, such as AICP
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp
• Knowledge of Rhino and Revit, and any programming language preferred
• Basic database knowledge and experience in GIS geodatabases, Microsoft Access, or SQL
• Basic Knowledge and experience with Midjourney and any latest AI tool