Urban Designer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive compensation

Global teamwork and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Urban Designer to join a fully remote design studio. You will shape vibrant, sustainable urban environments through master plans, public realm strategies, and design guidelines, collaborating with planners, architects, and landscape architects.

The role emphasizes remote collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to planning policies, with opportunities to influence urban regeneration and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in urban design and planning.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS.
• Strong ability to lead design processes and present ideas clearly.
• Strong understanding of urban morphology and placemaking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual master plans, zoning studies, and urban design strategies.
• Create site plans, renderings, and design guidelines for reports.
• Collaborate remotely with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Research urban planning best practices and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure designs comply with planning policies and community visions.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and public engagement sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Urban morphology

Placemaking

Communication

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking Urban Designer to join their innovative, fully remote design studio. This role focuses on shaping vibrant, sustainable, and human-centered urban environments through strategic planning and design. You will collaborate with a diverse team of planners, architects, and landscape architects to develop master plans, public realm strategies, and design guidelines for urban development projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional to contribute to significant urban regeneration initiatives and influence the future of cities from a remote location, working on projects that prioritize community well-being and environmental resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual master plans, zoning studies, and urban design strategies for various scales of projects.
• Create compelling visual materials, including site plans, renderings, and design guidelines, for presentations and reports.
• Collaborate remotely with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and public stakeholders to refine urban design proposals.
• Conduct research on urban planning best practices, sustainability initiatives, and socio-economic factors impacting urban development.
• Ensure designs adhere to established planning policies, zoning ordinances, and community vision statements.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and public engagement sessions to gather input and build consensus.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in urban design and planning.
• Proficiency in urban design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design processes and present complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Strong understanding of urban morphology, placemaking principles, and sustainable urban development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based compensation.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities to work on influential urban development projects.
• Access to advanced digital design and collaboration tools.
• Continuous professional development and networking opportunities within a global team.