Senior Urban Designer - Cape Town

Talent Evolution Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in urban design is seeking a Senior Urban Designer to lead innovative projects that shape sustainable environments. The role demands experience in developing urban frameworks, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior designers, driving excellence in design and urban strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post-graduate experience in urban design.
• Demonstrated ability to lead urban design projects.
• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse urban design work.

Responsibilities

• Lead urban design projects from concept to final reports.
• Develop integrated masterplans and urban frameworks.
• Engage with clients and municipalities for spatial strategies.

Skills

Graphic skills

Illustrative skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Organized

Passionate about place-making

Passionate about spatial equity

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Urban Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

GIS

Rhino

Parametric software

Job description

Job Purpose This role focuses on leading urban design projects that align with a strategic architectural vision and contribute to the creation of integrated, sustainable environments.

The Senior Urban Designer will develop masterplans, frameworks, and spatial development plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, driving innovation and excellence in urban design practice.

Ideal for experienced professionals with a passion for urban systems, place-making, and spatial justice, this position offers a platform to influence urban change through creative and context-sensitive design interventions.

Key Responsibilities Lead urban design projects from concept development to final design reports.

Develop integrated masterplans and urban frameworks in collaboration with internal and external teams.

Translate urban challenges into innovative and practical design solutions.

Engage with clients, municipalities, and stakeholders to advance spatial development strategies.

Prepare compelling design reports, visualizations, presentations, and analytical mappings.

Uphold standards of design excellence, contextual relevance, and sustainability.

Contribute to the strategic vision of urban interventions in line with broader architectural goals.

Mentor junior designers and foster a collaborative, high-performance studio culture.

Experience Minimum 5 years of post-graduate experience in urban design.

Demonstrated experience in leading and delivering urban design projects.

Strong portfolio showcasing masterplans, urban frameworks, and visual narratives.

Skills & Attributes Strong graphic, illustrative, and communication skills.

Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office.

Capable of writing strategic design reports and conducting analytical mapping.

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.

Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.

Passionate about place-making, sustainability, and spatial equity.

Ability to mentor and inspire junior team members.

GIS, Rhino, or parametric software proficiency (advantageous).

Educational Requirements Postgraduate qualification in Urban Design or Architecture with an urban design focus.

SACAP or UDISA registration (advantageous).

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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