Urban Designer

Dresdner Robin; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401K retirement savings plan

Competitive paid vacation, holiday, &s

Job summary

Dresdner Robin is seeking a seasoned planner to review zoning and redevelopment proposals and lead meetings with landowners and clients in a hybrid work setting. You will collaborate with planning, engineering, and landscape teams to assess proposals and develop massing alternatives based on community input and market factors.

You will organize and prepare written and graphic materials for internal and public presentations, and produce reports that incorporate graphics, statistics, and textual

Qualifications

• Review development proposals and provide critical comments and alternatives.
• Analyze sites for massing and unit count projections based on zoning.
• Present, discuss and execute innovative planning ideas.
• AICP/AIA/RLA/PP credentials preferred for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Review zoning and redevelopment proposals.
• Lead meetings with landowners and development clients.
• Coordinate with planning, engineering and landscape staff to review proposals and massing.
• Prepare written and graphic materials for presentations.
• Develop reports including graphic, statistical, and written representations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

GIS software

3D massing software

Planning theory knowledge

Communication skills

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture / Urban Planning

Master's degree preferred in Architecture / Urban Planning

AICP credential preferred

Tools

GIS software

3D massing software

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Job description

• Review zoning and redevelopment proposals
• Conduct meetings to discuss new and existing development projects with private landowners and development clients
• Work alongside planning, engineering and landscape architecture staff to review development proposals and provide comments and massing alternatives as necessary
• Organize and prepare written and graphic materials for internal and public presentations
• Prepare various reports, including graphic, statistical, and written representations
• Lead vision planning and neighborhood planning projects including community engagement activities
• Develop physical concepts utilizing 3D software such as SketchUp based on community input and market factors
• Coordinate and review redevelopment activities with public agencies and developers
• Test-fit potential development sites based on zoning and regulatory requirements
• Research and provide alternatives for improvements in planning and design, supported as necessary by drawings, diagrams, and numerical analysis
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or Urban Planning or a related field is required. A Master’s Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Urban Planning with a focus on Urban Design is preferred. Possession of a current and valid credential as a Certified Planner issued by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) may be substituted for the educational requirement.
• Ability to review development proposals and provide critical comments and potential alternatives.
• Ability to analyze a site for potential massing and unit count projections based on the existing zoning. Ability to propose zoning alternatives to meet desired outcomes.
• Ability to work closely in a team environment
• Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information to prepare technical reports
• Ability to present, discuss, and execute innovative ideas
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms, interpret planning, zoning, and local ordinances to officials and the public while conducting public presentations
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office – PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, Adobe Creative suite, 3D massing software and GIS software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, public officials, and the public.
• General interest and knowledge of urban design and planning theory, planning and environmental law, and private and public development processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong willingness, curiosity, and enthusiasm to learn.
• Detail-oriented with a strong command of design principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff members and supervisors across multiple departments.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, manage time effectively and meet deadline and deliverable expectations in a hybrid work environment.

Required License: Possession or ability to possess AICP, AIA, RLA or PP is preferred

Required Experience: 2-5 years of experience. Master’s Degree can be substituted for experience.

Design portfolios will be requested.

Partial List of Benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance plans
• 401K retirement savings plan.
• Competitive paid vacation, holiday, and leave benefits