Senior Project Urban Designer

WATG and Wimberly Interiors; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Project Urban Designer. The ideal candidate will lead the creative vision and possess strong design skills with a focus on urban design and planning. Responsibilities include generating design concepts, producing 3D models, and developing design guidelines. Applicants should have at least 15 years of experience in the field and skills in tools like Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in urban design, urban planning, or architecture.
• Knowledge of Grasshopper, Ladybug, and sustainability analysis software.
• Proven project leadership and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate innovative design concepts and frameworks for urban and resort destinations.
• Produce design sketches, cross-sections, and 3D models.
• Develop design guidelines and narratives for aesthetic intent.

Skills

Design and ideation skills

Proficiency in Rhino

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Conceptual design and hand sketching

3D modeling

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban design, landscape architecture, or architecture

Tools

Rhino

Enscape/D5

Adobe Creative Suite

ArcGIS

Revit

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 of 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 Senior Project Urban Designer for our Singapore office.

ROLE

The Senior Project Urban Designer will possess strong design and ideation skills, capable of leading creative concept development, including placemaking across multiple scales of projects. The role specializes in streetscape versus building relationship urban design, public realm articulation, massing, and 3D spatial composition. The ideal candidate will create context‑responsive design guidelines and visions for diverse geographies and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Generates innovative design concepts and spatial frameworks for urban and resort destinations
• Produces design sketches and illustrations, cross‑sections, 3D massing models, and photorealistic visualizations
• Develops design guidelines, vision books, and narratives that communicate the aesthetic and experiential intent
• Leads design presentations and champions the creative vision with clients and collaborators
• Mentors team members in design thinking and graphic production

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban design, landscape architecture, or architecture
• Relevant urban planning certification preferred
• Environmental accreditation preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in urban design, urban planning, or architecture practices
• Proficient in Rhino, Enscape/D5, Adobe Creative Suite, and AI visualization tools preferred
• Knowledge of Grasshopper, Ladybug and other sustainability analysis software and mapping tools
• Knowledge of ArcGIS and GIS analysis
• Working knowledge of Revit
• Knowledge of Midjourney and other latest AI tools approved by WATG for project work
• Conceptual design, hand sketching, 3D modeling, visual storytelling, design guideline writing.
• Working knowledge of sustainable design and planning
• Proven project leadership and team management responsibilities, with the ability to effectively manage a team
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities
• Highly effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Please include a copy of your resume and portfolio to be considered for this position.

WATG is an Equal Opportunity