Urban Designer

Hire Resolve; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A prominent Architecture firm in Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Urban Designer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of urban design experience and a Master's degree in Urban Design. Responsibilities include project briefings, evaluating proposals, and preparing site layouts. This firm offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values efficiency and quality in work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Urban Designer.
• Membership with UDISA is advantageous.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Represent the practice at project briefing meetings.
• Evaluate development proposals for zoning compliance.
• Prepare site layouts for various types of developments.
• Prepare design guidelines for open space, building form, site planning.
• Develop massing plans and urban design concepts.
• Prepare site layouts and land subdivision plans for various developments.
• Produce sketch illustrations in Revit for client briefs.
• Demonstrate involvement across multiple projects.

Skills

Urban Design

Revit

Adobe Suite

Lumion

Sketching

Education

Urban Design Masters (MUD)

Tools

Revit

Adobe Suite

Lumion

Job description

Our client, a well-established and reputable Architecture and Urban Design firm based in Stellenbosch, is currently seeking an experienced and talented Urban Designer to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• To represent the practice at project briefing meetings
• To summarize urban design objectives and goals available from previous plans and studies.
• Evaluate development proposals to identify compliance with zoning regulations.
• Prepare design guidelines for open space, building form, project review and site planning
• Develop massing plans and urban design concepts.
• Prepare site layouts as well as land subdivision plans for industrial, residential, leisure and mixed-use developments
• To produce sketch illustrations in Revit depicting client brief accurately
• Knowledge and experience in delivering industrial, residential, leisure and mixed-use projects
• Has full involvement in multiple projects
• Proficient in Adobe Suite (2D Presentations)
• 3D Presentations (Lumion/ Enscape/ Twin Motion)

Requirements:

• Urban Design Masters (MUD)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Urban Designer
• Membership with UDISA will be advantageous.
• Great technical ability and design skills
• Advanced in use of Revit (certification of such preferable)
• Adobe Suite
• Lumion/ Twin Motion (preferable)
• Sketching by hand and modelling in Revit
• Advanced knowledge and proven track record in urban projects – including planning, submissions and design.
• Impeccable record keeping processes
• A high standard of communication
• A commitment to providing excellent client service through efficiency and the quality in production of work
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative team environment
• Sufficiently experienced to resolve problems and to make decisions when required
• Plans and organises workflow and resources to ensure commitments and deadlines are met
• Manages individuals in team and actively monitors activities
• Build working relationships in project team and with clients
• Sets a positive example and displays visible loyalty to the company

Benefits:

Hire Resolve is a top-tier recruitment firm that focuses on placing skilled professionals in permanent employment. Hire Resolve focuses on working with senior-level executives and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our candidates and clients.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Chandre Cordier at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your resume: [e-mail].