Urban Designer II

Perkins&Will; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will in Minneapolis seeks an Urban Designer II to contribute to design excellence across projects. You will conduct site analysis, develop master plans, and create working drawings using both hand sketching and digital tools.

The role emphasizes coordination with clients and consultants, adherence to design standards, and active participation in collaborative team environments. A 3–5+ year track record in urban design is expected.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience showcasing work in urban design.
• Bachelor’s degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or related discipline required.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire and professional accreditation interest.

Responsibilities

• Uses experience and knowledge of planning and design to contribute to team goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Conducts data gathering, research, and creative exploration.
• Analyzes sites, programs, and other key project elements through quantitative and qualitative means.
• Develops analytical and design drawings using sketching and digital tools.
• Prepares design documentation including master plan reports, design guidelines, and client-ready materials.
• Coordinates input and revisions to drawings and project material.
• Reviews zoning and policy requirements in project design.
• Develops strategies for urban frameworks including circulation, open space, buildings, and infrastructure.
• Performs advanced development calculations according to standards and proposed controls.
• Assists with client and public discussions and presentations.
• Takes increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Communicates ideas to inspire others and coordinates with design partners and consultants.

Skills

Site analytics

Planning and zoning code analytics

Concept & detailed design studies

Production of drawings

Hand-drawn sketching

Computational analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or related discipline

LEED GA within 6 months of hire

Professional Accreditation (LEED AP / WELL AP / SITES AP / etc.)

Preparing for professional license

Working on AICP certification

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Illustrator

ArcGIS

Grasshopper

Microsoft Office

Enscape

VRay

InDesign

Job description

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Locations

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Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

• On-site
• Full-Time

Description

Common and Baseline Responsibilities as an Urban Designer II:

Uses experience and knowledge of planning and design to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.

Conducts data gathering, research, and creative exploration.

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).

Prepares design documentation including master plan reports, design guidelines, and client-ready presentation materials.

Coordinates input and produces revisions to drawings, project deliverables, mock-ups, and other project material.

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.

Assists with project-related client and public discussions and presentations.

Takes increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.

Exercises creative judgment in all aspects of the design process.

Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.

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.

Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.

Completes tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of work, schedule, and budget, in an organized, timely and consistent way.

High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications

• 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

• 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 visualization tools (Enscape, VRay)
• Functional knowledge of physical modeling making
• 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
• Preparing for professional license
• Working on AICP certification

Requirements

To join us, you should have:
3-5+ years of experience showcasing work in urban design.

Salary and Benefit Information

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, commensurate with qualifications, the annual pay salary range for this position in Minneapolis is between $63,000 to $80,300.

At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + ideas.By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.

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