Senior Urban Designer — Hybrid Role, Portfolio Required

Perkins&Will; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will Atlanta Studio is seeking an Urban Designer with 8–10+ years of experience to shape transformative urban places. The role blends strategic thinking, strong design skills, and collaborative leadership to guide projects from concept through documentation.

The position is hybrid in Atlanta, GA, with expectations to develop client-ready materials, deliver thoughtful design outcomes, and contribute to a multidisciplinary team across the studio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or related field.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Professional accreditation in Living Design: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House/ILFI Living Future is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Understands and executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to contribute to team success.
• Directs project teams, fosters collaboration, and communicates clearly to inspire high performance.
• Supports marketing opportunities and develops client-oriented experiences.
• Interprets data and research; analyzes sites, programs, and project elements.
• Develops design drawings using sketching, modeling, and digital analyses.
• Coordinates all aspects of project deliverables and reviews zoning/policy requirements.

Skills

Urban design

Team leadership

Communication

Site analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban design/landscape/architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Illustrator

ArcGIS

Grasshopper

InDesign

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Perkins&Will Atlanta Studio is seeking an Urban Designer with 8–10+ years of experience to shape transformative urban places. The role blends strategic thinking, strong design skills, and collaborative leadership to guide projects from concept through documentation.

The position is hybrid in Atlanta, GA, with expectations to develop client-ready materials, deliver thoughtful design outcomes, and contribute to a multidisciplinary team across the studio.