Senior Urban Designer

Develops and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and Living Design .Assists in managing project teams, fosters collaboration, and demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.Supports efforts in developing, validating, and negotiating project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.Supports marketing opportunities and begins to develop successful client experiences.Meets with public officials and the public regarding development plans.Participates in educating civic leaders and the public about the details of the projects scheduled for their communities.Interprets gathered data and research.Analyzes sites, programs, and other key project elements through quantitative and qualitative means.Develops analytical and design drawings throughout the design process using analog (through sketching and physical modeling) and digital means (through digital analyses, and modeling).Collaborates with client and / or public to create strategic planning options.Strategizes, outlines, mockups, and develops design documentation including creates and interprets maps and diagrams, master plan reports, design guidelines, and client-ready presentation materials.Coordinates all aspects of project deliverables.Reviews, evaluates, and integrates zoning and policy requirements into project design.Develops strategies for key urban frameworks and systems including but not limited to circulation, open space, buildings, and infrastructure.Performs advanced development calculations according to specified standards and proposed development controls.Leads project-related client discussions and presentations.Contributes to project-related public discussions and presentations.Monitors the performance of the project team and approach to ensure our quality standards and design goals are being met.Exercises creative judgment in all aspects of the design process.Participates actively within collaborative team settings such as : casual team interactions, design charettes, reviews, and pin-ups.Keeps open communication within the team and with designated team leader.Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.Effectively coordinates with other design partners and consultants.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or related discipline requiredAICP certification requiredLEED GA within 6 months of hireProfessional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you : LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant / Designer CPHC / CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation within 1 year of hirePROFICIENCIES Site and design researchSite analyticsPlanning and zoning code analyticsConcept and detailed design studiesProduction of drawings and deliverablesHand-drawn and digital sketchingComputational analysisSOFTWAREFunctional knowledge of : 2D / 3D production software (Revit, Rhino)Digital sketching / diagramming software (Illustrator)Analytical tools (ArcGIS, Grasshopper)Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Visualization tools (Enscape, VRay)Physical modeling makingPresentation tools (InDesign, PowerPoint)At Perkins&Will, we foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity.Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate's qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors.This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities.We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis.At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $97,000-$129,200 commensurate with qualifications.Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples.Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 6MB).JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONEqual Employment Opportunity Statement Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity policy ("EEO"), which is part of the Company's Human Resources Policy.The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with DisabilitiesJ-18808-LjbffrCreate a job alert for this search#J-18808-Ljbffr