Urban Design Associate: Equity-Driven City Planning

Regional Plan Association, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Work-life balance

Benefits package

Job summary

Regional Plan Association, Inc. is seeking a Design Associate with a strong interest in urban design and its intersection with our core values of health, equity, prosperity and sustainability.

You will report to the Land Use Director and collaborate with senior staff on urban design planning and public engagement efforts. Qualifications include a master’s in architecture/urban design or a BA with 2+ years experience, strong GIS/visualization skills, and excellent writing/presentation abilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or urban design; 2+ years experience with a BA is acceptable.
• Proficiency with visualization software, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modeling software; teamwork and communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop urban design solutions for place-based and regional planning initiatives.
• Develop visualizations depicting urban design solutions, built & natural environments, and urban systems.
• Assist in public engagement efforts around urban design issues, including charrettes.
• Manage the RPA design committee of practitioners and academics.
• Keep staff up-to-date on the latest trends in architecture and urban design.
• Maintain a repository of best urban design practices and resources.
• Organize meetings, forums, and events with staff and partners.

Skills

Urban design

Visualization software

GIS

Adobe Creative Suite

3D modeling

Public engagement

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in architecture/urban design

Bachelor's in architecture

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

3D modeling software

Job description

Regional Plan Association, Inc. is seeking a Design Associate with a strong interest in urban design and its intersection with our core values of health, equity, prosperity and sustainability.

You will report to the Land Use Director and collaborate with senior staff on urban design planning and public engagement efforts. Qualifications include a master’s in architecture/urban design or a BA with 2+ years experience, strong GIS/visualization skills, and excellent writing/presentation abilities.