Architectural Designer - Urban Planning

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career development

Competitive compensation

Professional environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Architectural Designer with Urban Planning specialization to join their Polokwane team. This role focuses on strategic design and development of urban environments, bridging architecture with urban policy to create functional public spaces and master plans.

Applicants should have a Master’s in Architecture (Urban Design/Planning), 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture with a specialization in Urban Design or Urban Planning.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in architectural design with a focus on urban planning and design.
• Proficiency in urban design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Strong understanding of urban planning principles, zoning regulations, and public space design.
• Excellent analytical, research, and graphic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop urban design concepts and master plans for diverse development projects.
• Conduct site analysis, context research, and feasibility studies for urban interventions.
• Prepare urban design guidelines, zoning recommendations, and policy frameworks.
• Collaborate with urban planners, landscape architects, engineers, and community stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality visual representations, including renderings, diagrams, and presentations.
• Ensure designs respond to social, economic, environmental, and cultural contexts.

Skills

Urban design

Master planning

Graphic communication

Team collaboration

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Adobe CC

Education

Master's degree in Architecture (Urban Design/Urban Planning)

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and analytical Architectural Designer with a specialization in Urban Planning to join their collaborative team in Polokwane . This role focuses on the strategic design and development of urban environments, contributing to the creation of functional, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing public spaces and master plans. You will work on diverse projects ranging from neighborhood revitalization to large-scale urban developments, bridging the gap between architectural design and urban policy. The ideal candidate is passionate about shaping cities and understands the complexities of urban systems, contributing to thoughtful development in Limpopo through a hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop urban design concepts and master plans for diverse development projects.
• Conduct site analysis, context research, and feasibility studies for urban interventions.
• Prepare urban design guidelines, zoning recommendations, and policy frameworks.
• Collaborate with urban planners, landscape architects, engineers, and community stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality visual representations, including renderings, diagrams, and presentations.
• Ensure designs respond to social, economic, environmental, and cultural contexts.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Architecture with a specialization in Urban Design or Urban Planning.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in architectural design with a focus on urban planning and design.
• Proficiency in urban design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Strong understanding of urban planning principles, zoning regulations, and public space design.
• Excellent analytical, research, and graphic communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple project components.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Opportunity to work on influential urban development projects in Polokwane .
• Professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.