Hybrid Urban Designer: Shape Transformative City Futures

Perkins&Will; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

PTO & paid holidays

Short/long-term disability

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

Learning & development

Job summary

Perkins&Will San Francisco Studio is looking for an Urban Designer with 8-10+ years of experience who combines strategic thinking with exceptional design skills to shape transformative places and experiences. The role requires a hybrid, full-time arrangement in San Francisco, CA.

A Bachelor’s degree is required; LEED GA within 6 months and a Living Design accreditation are highly desirable. Please include a portfolio with your resume for full consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or related discipline required
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design (e.g., LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation)

Responsibilities

• Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Assists in directing project teams, fosters collaboration, and demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.
• Supports marketing opportunities and begins to develop successful client experiences.
• Interprets gathered data and research.
• Analyzes sites, programs, and other key project elements through quantitative and qualitative means.
• Develops analytical and design drawings throughout the design process using analog (sketching and physical modeling) and digital means (digital analyses, sketching, and modeling).
• Collaborates with client and/or public to create strategic planning options.
• Strategizes, outlines, mockups, and develops design documentation, including maps/diagrams, master plan reports, design guidelines, and client-ready presentation materials.
• Coordinates all aspects of project deliverables.
• Reviews, evaluates, and integrates zoning and policy requirements into project design.

Skills

Experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban design/architecture/landscape

LEED GA within 6 months

Professional accreditation in Living Design (e.g., LEED AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, ILFI)

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Illustrator

ArcGIS

Grasshopper

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

InDesign

Job description

Perkins&Will San Francisco Studio is looking for an Urban Designer with 8-10+ years of experience who combines strategic thinking with exceptional design skills to shape transformative places and experiences. The role requires a hybrid, full-time arrangement in San Francisco, CA.

A Bachelor’s degree is required; LEED GA within 6 months and a Living Design accreditation are highly desirable. Please include a portfolio with your resume for full consideration.