Senior Urban Designer: Lead in Multidisciplinary Planning

Sasaki Associates, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasaki Associates, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Urban Designer to join our Planning and Urban Design team. The successful candidate will collaborate on multidisciplinary teams of planners, landscape architects, architects, and urban designers.

The role involves leading design processes, managing teams, and supporting business development. A Master’s degree in Urban Design and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Urban Design with a background in Architecture, Landscape or Planning.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capacity for project-related travel.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and graphic communication skills.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Creative and critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all design process stages from analysis to documentation.
• Manage internal design teams and client relationships.
• Engage in business development, including proposals and interviews.
• Create 2D/3D drawings, graphics, presentations, and digital models.
• Initiate urban design concepts and visual graphics.
• Mentor staff-level designers on concepts and graphics.
• Present ideas during internal and client meetings.
• Collaborate across diverse project types and geographies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Graphic communication

Organizational skills

Travel ability

Creative thinking

Education

Master's degree in Urban Design

Job description

Sasaki Associates, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Urban Designer to join our Planning and Urban Design team. The successful candidate will collaborate on multidisciplinary teams of planners, landscape architects, architects, and urban designers.

The role involves leading design processes, managing teams, and supporting business development. A Master’s degree in Urban Design and strong communication skills are essential.