Architect - Planner

Streetsense • DC

114d

About The Position

Streetsense is seeking a visionary architect / planner to be the Director of Urban Design & Retail Planning to join our growing Place Consulting practice. This role is designed for a senior professional who can set the vision and framework for transformative mixed-use projects — someone who understands how buildings, public realm, and retail work together to shape thriving mixed-use environments.

Requirements

• Background: Architect, urban designer, or planner with 10+ years in private sector real estate, particularly mixed-use development, urban infill, and large-scale master planning and urban design.
• Expertise: Strong grasp of building placement, block and street design, pedestrian experience, and retail-driven public realm.
• Strategic Lens: Understands not only how to design for the end user, but also how design drives tenant mix, leasing success, and long-term value.
• Communication: Able to clearly articulate vision to C-suite developers, architects, operators, and civic stakeholders.
• Leadership: Experience running teams and guiding projects from vision through entitlement and design guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Shaping the vision, planning, and design frameworks for people-centered mixed-use projects.
• Applying deep expertise in retail integration: sidewalks, storefronts, block and street structure, road sections, parking layouts, and the critical relationships between uses.
• Translating strategy into physical design guidance that ensures projects are not just well-planned, but viable and vibrant in the market.
• Leading multi-disciplinary project teams and serving as the strategic voice with clients, architects, and development partners.
• Mentoring junior staff, elevating the quality of design and planning deliverables.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees