Senior Level - Urban Designer

Sasaki Associates • Los Angeles, CA

7h • $110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Sasaki is seeking a Senior Urban Designer to join its Planning and Urban Design team in the Los Angeles office. The successful candidate will be an integral member of the practice, working collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams of planners, landscape architects, architects, and urban designers. The role calls for strong graphic, design, and communication skills, along with an eagerness to learn. The Senior Urban Designer leads design activities from analysis and concept development through design development, client presentations, and documentation; manages internal design teams; contributes to client and subconsultant relationships and business development; and creates analytical and conceptual materials. The position also involves mentoring staff-level urban designers, presenting ideas to teams and clients, and contributing to varied project types and geographies. Applicants are asked to submit a portfolio or work sample, resume, and cover letter.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Master’s degree in Urban Design with a background in Architecture, Landscape, or Planning.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capacity for project-related travel.
• Ability to think creatively and critically.

Responsibilities

• Play a lead role in all aspects of the design process, including analysis, conceptual ideas, design development, client presentations, and documentation.
• Manage internal design teams and participate in external relationships with clients and subconsultants.
• Engage in business development, including marketing proposals and project interviews.
• Create 2D and 3D analytical and conceptual drawings, graphics, presentation materials, research, and digital models.
• Initiate urban design concepts and visual graphics.
• Work with and mentor staff-level urban designers on developing urban design concepts and graphics.
• Present design ideas during internal team and client meetings.
• Work with a variety of teams and contribute to a range of project types and geographies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior