Urban Designer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Urban Designer to join a fully remote team, shaping sustainable and livable urban environments. You will develop master plans, urban strategies, and design guidelines across scales, from neighborhood to large developments.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of planners, architects, and policy experts to create innovative and contextually responsive urban solutions. This role emphasizes creativity, strategic thinking, and collaboration, offering the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in urban design.
• Proficiency with Rhino, AutoCAD, SketchUp, GIS and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of sustainability and public space design.
• Experience collaborating in remote multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual master plans and urban design strategies for complex sites.
• Prepare detailed urban design guidelines, zoning recommendations, and policy frameworks.
• Create visual representations, including site plans, renderings, and diagrams, using advanced software.
• Collaborate remotely with planning professionals, architects, engineers, and community stakeholders.
• Conduct urban analysis, site assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Present design proposals and research findings effectively to clients and public bodies.

Job description

Our client is seeking a visionary Urban Designer to join their dynamic, fully remote team, focusing on shaping sustainable and livable urban environments. This role involves developing master plans, urban strategies, and design guidelines for a variety of scales, from neighborhood revitalization to large-scale development projects. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of planners, architects, and policy experts to create innovative and contextually responsive urban solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence urban development and contribute to impactful projects from anywhere, in a role that emphasizes creativity, strategic thinking, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual master plans and urban design strategies for complex sites.
• Prepare detailed urban design guidelines, zoning recommendations, and policy frameworks.
• Create compelling visual representations, including site plans, renderings, and diagrams, using advanced software.
• Collaborate remotely with planning professionals, architects, engineers, and community stakeholders.
• Conduct urban analysis, site assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Present design proposals and research findings effectively to clients and public bodies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in urban design or related disciplines.
• Expertise in urban design software such as Rhino , AutoCAD, SketchUp, GIS, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of urban planning principles, sustainability, and public space design.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and visual communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from your preferred location.
• Opportunity to work on transformative urban development projects.
• Continuous professional development and learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment focused on sustainable design.