Urban Designer

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

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Locations

Atlanta
Atlanta, GA 30309, USA

• Hybrid
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: URBAN006038

Description

Perkins&Will Atlanta Studio is looking for an Urban Designer who combines strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and exceptional design skills to bring transformative places and experiences to life. Help shape the future of cities and communities!

Years of Experience: 8-10+ years

Professional Licensure: Not Required

For full consideration, please include a portfolio with your resume, either as a link or a PDF of work samples. Applications without a portfolio may not be fully considered.

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 (through sketching and physical modeling) and digital means (through digital analyses, sketching, and modeling).
• Collaborates with client and/or public to create strategic planning options.
• Strategizes, outlines, mockups, and develops design documentation, including creating and interpreting maps and 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.
• Develops strategies for key urban frameworks and systems including but not limited to circulation, open space, buildings, and infrastructure.
• Performs advanced development calculations according to specified standards and proposed development controls.
• Contributes to project-related public discussions and presentations.
• Monitors the performance of the project team and approach to ensure our quality standards and design goals are being met.
• Exercises creative judgment in all aspects of the design process.
• Participates actively within collaborative team settings such as: casual team interactions, design charettes, reviews, and pin-ups.
• Keeps open communication within the team and with designated team leader.
• Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Effectively coordinates with other design partners and consultants.
• Site and design research
• Site analytics
• Planning and zoning code analytics
• Concept and detailed design studies
• Production of drawings and deliverables
• Hand-drawn and digital sketching
• Computational analysis

Software Skills:

• Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software (Revit, Rhino)
• Functional knowledge of digital sketching/diagramming software (Illustrator)
• Functional knowledge of analytical tools (ArcGIS, Grasshopper)
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Functional knowledge of presentation tools (InDesign, PowerPoint)

Licensure/Certifications/Education:

• 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 that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation

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