Urban Design Architect

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first practice

Global project exposure

Competitive compensation

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an innovative Urban Design Architect to shape vibrant, sustainable cities in a remote-first practice. You will lead master planning, design guidelines, and interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver impactful urban developments.

You bring a Master's degree and 8+ years of experience, a strong portfolio, and fluency with GIS, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite. This fully remote role offers autonomy, international travel, and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional urban design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in GIS, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual master plans and urban design strategies for diverse urban development projects.
• Analyze urban contexts, site conditions, and social/economic factors to inform design decisions.
• Create detailed design guidelines, policies, and visual documentation to shape urban form and public spaces.
• Collaborate with architects, planners, landscape architects, engineers, and other consultants.
• Engage with community stakeholders and public agencies to build consensus and support for design proposals.
• Ensure designs promote sustainability, resilience, inclusivity, and high quality of life.

Skills

Remote collaboration skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication and facilitation

Education

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

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Urban Design Architect to contribute to impactful urban development projects within their globally connected, remote-first practice. This role involves shaping the vision and framework for sustainable, vibrant, and functional urban environments, working at the intersection of architecture, planning, and landscape design. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and community groups to create master plans and design guidelines that foster cohesive and livable cities. This is a unique opportunity for a passionate urbanist to drive meaningful change in a flexible, remote working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual master plans and urban design strategies for diverse urban development projects.
• Analyze urban contexts, site conditions, and social/economic factors to inform design decisions.
• Create detailed design guidelines, policies, and visual documentation to shape urban form and public spaces.
• Collaborate with architects, planners, landscape architects, engineers, and other consultants.
• Engage with community stakeholders and public agencies to build consensus and support for design proposals.
• Ensure designs promote sustainability, resilience, inclusivity, and high quality of life.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in urban design, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.
• Expertise in urban design principles, spatial analysis, and placemaking strategies.
• Proficiency in relevant design and visualization software, including GIS, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, adapted for remote collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex urban design processes and work effectively within a fully remote team structure, requiring strong project management and self-direction.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Significant professional autonomy and the flexibility of a fully remote work setup.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for travel to project sites and key international conferences.
• Chance to influence the future of urban environments on a significant scale.