Remote Architectural Designer - Urban Planning Focus

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Career development opportunities

Supportive online team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Remote Architectural Designer with a focus on urban planning to join its distributed team, supporting Soweto and surrounding areas. You will develop site plans, master plans, and community design frameworks for large-scale projects, collaborating with planners, landscape architects, and stakeholders from a distance.

This remote role emphasizes strong communication and presentation skills, CAD proficiency, and an understanding of zoning and development

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Urban Design, or Urban Planning.
• Experience in architectural design with a strong emphasis on urban planning or master planning.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) and presentation tools.
• Familiarity with GIS software is a plus.
• Understanding of urban design principles, zoning, and development processes.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs and master plans for urban development projects.
• Analyze site conditions, zoning regulations, and community needs.
• Produce design documentation, including site plans, diagrams, and feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders in a remote setting.
• Research sustainable urban design strategies and best practices.
• Contribute to client presentations and community engagement processes.

Skills

Urban design

Master planning

CAD (AutoCAD)

GIS

Remote collaboration

Education

Degree in Architecture/Urban Design/Urban Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS software

Presentation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking Remote Architectural Designer with a focus on urban planning to join their distributed team, supporting initiatives related to Soweto . This fully remote role requires a designer who can contribute to conceptualizing and developing large-scale urban and master planning projects. You will work on developing site plans, zoning analyses, and community design frameworks, collaborating with planners, landscape architects, and community stakeholders. This is an exciting chance to shape resilient and sustainable urban environments from a distance, leveraging your design skills within a collaborative, remote-first setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs and master plans for urban development projects.
• Analyze site conditions, zoning regulations, and community needs.
• Produce design documentation, including site plans, diagrams, and feasibility studies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders in a remote setting.
• Research sustainable urban design strategies and best practices.
• Contribute to client presentations and community engagement processes.

Requirements

• Degree in Architecture, Urban Design, or Urban Planning.
• Experience in architectural design with a strong emphasis on urban planning or master planning.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) and presentation tools.
• Familiarity with GIS software is a plus.
• Understanding of urban design principles, zoning, and development processes.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills for remote work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package for a remote urban design role.
• Flexibility to work from your preferred location.
• Opportunity to influence urban development in significant areas.
• Engage in meaningful projects contributing to community resilience.
• Supportive online team environment and professional growth opportunities.