Urban Designer

Archinect; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

PTO 3 weeks

9 holidays

Job summary

LMN Employer in Seattle, WA is seeking an experienced urban designer to lead infrastructure and district planning projects. The role emphasizes collaboration, rapid prototyping, and presenting clear visual reports.

A professional degree and 5+ years of practice are required, with strong proficiency in Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, and ArcGIS. Hybrid in-office workdays and flexibility in approach, with a focus on inclusive engagement and resilient urban design outcomes.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in urban design, landscape architecture, architecture, city planning, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in planning and urban design contexts.
• Proficiency in design and visualization tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, ArcGIS.
• Ability to self-direct and work independently as well as in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Generating design and planning alternatives for infrastructure and development projects.
• Leading analysis for structure, buildings, sites, networks, and neighborhoods.
• Producing clear diagrams to explain ideas, concepts, and alternatives.
• Assisting with outreach and engagement.
• 3D modeling and visualization in Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, and AI-enabled design exploration tools.
• Writing and producing highly visual and conceptually clear reports and presentations.
• Preparing design documentation, guidelines, concept packages, and implementation materials.
• Providing code and policy review for architectural projects.
• Client and consultant coordination.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Independent work

Analytical skills

Education

Professional degree in urban design or related field

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

Revit

ArcGIS

Enscape

Job description

LMN Employer

Seattle, WA, US

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 annually

LMN is an internationally recognized design practice made up of 100 diverse individuals who collectively design places that elevate the social experience. Our Urban Systems Lab leverages the firm’s multidisciplinary studio environment to engage in projects at the intersection of architecture, urban design, and city planning. We take a research‑based, systems‑oriented approach to collaborative design and problem‑solving. LMN’s work drives positive change through design excellence, equity, sustainability, and resilience, with a particular focus on infrastructure design, district planning, urban redevelopment, and strategic planning.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Generating design and planning alternatives for infrastructure and development projects.
• Leading analysis for structure, buildings, sites, networks, and neighborhoods.
• Producing clear diagrams to explain ideas, concepts, and alternatives.
• Assisting with outreach and engagement.
• 3D modeling and visualization in Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, and AI‑enabled design exploration tools.
• Writing and producing highly visual and conceptually clear reports and presentations.
• Preparing design documentation, guidelines, concept packages, and implementation materials.
• Providing code and policy review for architectural projects.
• Client and consultant coordination.

A Successful Applicant Will

• Be an excellent collaborator.
• Have a history of contributing to and delivering urban design and city planning projects.
• Demonstrate an eagerness to contribute, learn from, and lead in a dynamic team environment.
• Demonstrate excellence with evolving tools and methods in urban design and planning, with a drive to explore, experiment, and rethink traditional approaches.
• Have project experience in digital prototyping, fabrication, visualization, or immersive environments preferred, especially when paired with a desire to contribute to team‑wide knowledge and capability.
• Show experience and a commitment to inclusive and equitable stakeholder engagement.
• Play a pivotal role in elevating the work of the Urban Systems Lab inside and outside of the office.
• Be in or willing to relocate to Seattle, working in person 4 days a week.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional degree in urban design, landscape architecture, architecture, city planning, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a range of planning and urban design contexts.
• Proficiency in existing and emerging design and visualization tools and technologies, such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, and ArcGIS.
• Ability to self‑direct and work independently as well as in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Office & Hybrid Hours

LMN employees collaborate in office on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Fridays are hybrid workdays that allow employees to work in the office, from home, or any location they choose. Core work hours are from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm and provide flexibility for employees to structure their schedules around personal commitments and commuting.

Benefits

LMN offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to employees and their families, along with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Depending on the employee’s choice of health insurance coverage, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA) are available, as well as a Dependent Care FSA for employees with eligible dependents. Employees are also covered by long‑term disability insurance and group term life insurance. After meeting eligibility requirements, employees may enroll in the LMN 401(k) plan, which includes discretionary matching and profit‑sharing contributions. Employees accrue a minimum of 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) during their first year and observe 9 holidays, including 2 floating holidays.

Compensation

This is a salaried position with a pay range of $90,000 to $105,000. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

About LMN

Located in downtown Seattle, LMN has dedicated our practice to the health and vitality of communities of all scales. We are a single office of talented professionals who are passionate about design and dedicated to collaboration. Working across a diversity of project typologies, LMN is internationally recognized for the planning and design of environments that elevate the social experience. In recognition of the quality of our work and professional leadership, LMN was the recipient of the 2016 AIA Architecture Firm Award, the highest national honor bestowed upon an architectural practice. More information on LMN is available on our website at www.lmnarchitects.com.

LMN expects all employees to support its equal employment opportunity policy and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can work in a productive, respectful, and professional environment. LMN does not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, sex/gender, religion/creed, political ideology, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin, genetics/genetic markers, military or Veterans status, sexual orientation, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.