Sr. Urban Designer | Urban, Campus & Cultural

Corgan•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Corgan, we are passionate about great design and fostering a collaborative environment where curiosity and creativity thrive. Corgan is a welcoming and supportive workplace that offers significant career advantages, providing opportunities for growth, exploration, and learning from mistakes. We are actively seeking a dynamic Senior Urban Designer to join our expanding Urban, Campus & Cultural team. This team merges Cooper Robertson’s extensive experience in urban design, campus planning, and cultural design with Corgan’s global reach. Our Urban Design Studio collaborates with universities, public agencies, institutions, and private developers to create impactful plans for campuses, districts, mixed-use communities, cultural destinations, and civic environments, bridging strategy, design, and implementation. You will work on diverse projects alongside a team of motivated professionals, contributing to outstanding results. We are looking for an individual enthusiastic about our varied work and eager to take on increasing responsibility to broaden their expertise.

Requirements

Degree from a NAAB-accredited architecture program or equivalent required.
15+ years of experience in urban design, planning, and architecture.
Professional registration in the US or actively pursuing registration.
Strong design portfolio showing strengths in design, planning, and production.
Strong organizational skills, written communication skills, and attention to detail.
Flexible attitude.
Ability to collaborate in a diverse project team environment.
Confident presentation ability.
Candidates should be experienced with leading project deliverables and guiding clients through project solicitation and contract management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Rhino and other 3D and GIS software preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of master plans, feasibility studies, urban design frameworks, and other planning documents from concept through completion.
Develop compelling visual materials including diagrams, plans, renderings, digital massing models, and presentations to communicate design concepts and planning strategies.
Collaborate with architects, designers, planners, and multidisciplinary teams to create integrated, context-sensitive design solutions.
Research zoning, land use, development patterns, mobility, and emerging urban design trends to inform project strategies and recommendations.
Lead the development of client presentations, workshops, stakeholder engagement, proposals, and other project communications.
Share knowledge, mentor emerging professionals, and contribute to the continued growth of Corgan’s urban design and planning practice.