Planner/Urban Designer
About The Position
Torti Gallas + Partners is seeking a Planner/Urban Designer with 5-7 years of experience to join the Retail Placemaking team in Washington, DC. This role will work closely with developer clients on dynamic mixed-use environments and thoughtfully designed communities that shape how people live, work, and connect. The ideal candidate is both a master planner and project planner with strong experience in town center planning, neighborhood planning, and mixed-use development. Experience working with a design firm is required, along with the ability to lead and contribute to planning efforts across a range of project types and scales.
Requirements
- Demonstrated strength in master planning, project planning, urban design, and placemaking.
- Experience with town center planning, neighborhood planning, and mixed-use development is required.
- Experience working with a design firm is preferred.
- Strong design sensibility with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative charrette environment.
- Excellent freehand sketching and visual communication skills.
- Solid understanding of urban form, building typologies, and placemaking principles.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
- Working knowledge of SketchUp and AutoCAD.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams.
- Bachelor's in architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Planning, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in master planning, project planning, and urban design.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Revit and ArcGIS is a plus.
- Experience working on mixed-use developments, retail environments, and Traditional Neighborhood Design communities is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to master planning and project planning efforts across a range of project scales, from neighborhood developments to large mixed-use and town center destinations.
- Assist with planning and urban design concepts for neighborhood planning, town center planning, and mixed-use environments.
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients to develop innovative, market-responsive design solutions.
- Participate in multi-day design charrettes, translating ideas into clear visual and planning concepts.
- Prepare high-quality graphics, presentations, and planning documents for client meetings and stakeholder engagement.
- Apply principles of urban design, placemaking, and traditional neighborhood development to create cohesive, functional environments.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including architects, landscape architects, engineers, and other design professionals.
- Support project management efforts, including timelines, deliverables, and client communication.
Benefits
- health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
