Remote Global Urban Design Strategist

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Fully remote work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Urban Design Strategist to lead master plans, concept designs, and regeneration strategies for complex urban projects. This remote-first role emphasizes sustainability, placemaking, and stakeholder engagement across international contexts.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Urban Design, 8+ years of progressive experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience with a strong project portfolio.
• Proven mastery of master planning, concept designs, and regeneration strategies.
• Strong knowledge of urban planning policies, zoning, and development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of urban design strategies, master plans, and concept designs for diverse urban projects.
• Conduct in-depth site analysis, context studies, and feasibility assessments.
• Engage with stakeholders, including government agencies, communities, and private developers, to gather input and build consensus.
• Integrate principles of sustainability, resilience, social equity, and placemaking into urban design proposals.
• Develop visualisations, presentations, and design narratives to communicate strategic vision.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, landscape architects, engineers, and policy experts.
• Oversee the preparation of design guidelines and development frameworks.
• Stay abreast of global best practices, emerging trends, and innovative approaches in urban design and planning.
• Mentor junior urban designers and contribute to the firm's knowledge base.
• Ensure design strategies align with client objectives and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Facilitation

Analytical thinking

Team management

Education

Master's degree in Urban Design/Urban Planning/Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Urban Design Strategist to lead master plans, concept designs, and regeneration strategies for complex urban projects. This remote-first role emphasizes sustainability, placemaking, and stakeholder engagement across international contexts.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Urban Design, 8+ years of progressive experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS.