Senior Urban Designer - Lead Projects & Mentorship

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

Job summary

Sasaki, in Los Angeles, seeks a Senior Urban Designer to join its Planning and Urban Design team. You will lead analysis, concept development, and presentation efforts while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams of planners, landscape architects, and architects.

The role requires strong graphic and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and a willingness to travel for project work. You’ll guide junior designers and contribute to client meetings and proposals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Urban Design with background in Architecture, Landscape or Planning.
• Strong graphic, design and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel for project-related work.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all design process stages: analysis, concepts, design development, client presentations and documentation.
• Manage internal design teams and maintain relationships with clients and subconsultants.
• Engage in business development: marketing proposals and project interviews.
• Create 2D and 3D drawings, graphics, presentation materials, research and digital models.
• Initiate urban design concepts and visual graphics.
• Mentor staff-level urban designers in developing concepts and graphics.
• Present design ideas during internal and client meetings.
• Collaborate with diverse teams across various project types and geographies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Graphic communication

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Creative thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Urban Design

Job description

Sasaki, in Los Angeles, seeks a Senior Urban Designer to join its Planning and Urban Design team. You will lead analysis, concept development, and presentation efforts while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams of planners, landscape architects, and architects.

The role requires strong graphic and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and a willingness to travel for project work. You’ll guide junior designers and contribute to client meetings and proposals.