Urban Designer II

Perkins&Will•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$63,000 - $80,300

About The Position

The Urban Designer II uses planning and design experience to contribute to team and project success while meeting firm and project standards for design, execution, and living design. The role conducts research and creative exploration; analyzes sites, programs, and other project elements; and develops analytical and design drawings using both analog and digital methods. It prepares master plan reports, design guidelines, client-ready presentations, and other project documentation, and coordinates and revises drawings, deliverables, mock-ups, and related materials. The position integrates zoning and policy requirements into design, develops strategies for urban frameworks and systems such as circulation, open space, buildings, and infrastructure, and performs advanced development calculations. It also supports client and public discussions and presentations, takes increasing ownership of project and studio tasks, and collaborates with internal teams, design partners, and consultants. The designer communicates with the team and designated leader, self-checks work for accuracy and document compliance, and completes assigned responsibilities within the project scope, schedule, and budget. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or a related discipline, and 3–5+ years of experience showcasing work in urban design. The successful candidate is expected to obtain LEED GA within six months of hire. The posting also lists professional accreditation in an area of Living Design, preparing for professional licensure, and working on AICP certification. The annual salary range for the position in Minneapolis is $63,000–$80,300, commensurate with qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or a related discipline.
3–5+ years of experience showcasing work in urban design.
Obtain LEED GA within six months of hire.
Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software, including Revit and Rhino.
Functional knowledge of digital sketching and diagramming software, including Illustrator.
Functional knowledge of analytical tools, including ArcGIS and Grasshopper.
Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Functional knowledge of visualization tools, including Enscape and VRay.
Functional knowledge of physical model making.
Functional knowledge of presentation tools, including InDesign and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Professional accreditation in an area of Living Design of interest, such as 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.
Preparing for professional licensure.
Working on AICP certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct data gathering, research, and creative exploration.
Analyze sites, programs, and other key project elements using quantitative and qualitative methods.
Develop analytical and design drawings throughout the design process using analog and digital methods, including sketching and physical and digital modeling.
Prepare design documentation, including master plan reports, design guidelines, and client-ready presentation materials.
Coordinate input and produce revisions to drawings, project deliverables, mock-ups, and other project materials.
Review, evaluate, and integrate zoning and policy requirements into project design.
Develop strategies for urban frameworks and systems, including circulation, open space, buildings, and infrastructure.
Perform advanced development calculations according to specified standards and proposed development controls.
Assist with project-related client and public discussions and presentations.
Take increasing ownership of tasks within project teams and studio activities.
Exercise creative judgment throughout the design process and participate actively in collaborative team settings, including design charrettes, reviews, and pin-ups.
Maintain open communication with the team and designated team leader, and communicate ideas in a way that inspires others.
Coordinate effectively with design partners and consultants.
Self-check work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Complete project tasks within the scope of work, schedule, and budget in an organized, timely, and consistent manner.
Contribute to team success by adhering to firm and project goals and standards for design, execution, and living design.