Urban Designer

LS3P•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Our vision is simple. In our commitment to the Southeast, we create architecture that enriches community through a culture of design excellence and expertise, innovation and collaborative engagement. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to creating spaces that enrich communities with lasting impact. Our projects are driven by a deep understanding of local culture, needs, and aspirations, resulting in designs that resonate with and enhance the communities they serve. At LS3P, we don't just design buildings; we create iconic landmarks that define skylines, inspire people, and transform spaces. Join us in shaping the future of architecture and design in the Southeast! We are currently seeking an Urban Designer to join either our Charleston or Raleigh offices. You are passionate about design and devoted to quality. You are skilled in urbanism, have an understanding of a variety of building types, and early-stage design ideation, with a focus on preparing urban design projects throughout the Southeast in collaboration with the entire UE team as well as the firm. You will help prepare urban design projects across the firm including master plans, comprehensive and small area plans, concept designs and schematic designs. You will be responsible for key project deliverables, drawings, renderings, diagrams and animations. A Day in the Life: Work side by side in a team environment with our Design Leaders, Project Managers, Architects, Interior Designers, Urban Planners and Emerging Professionals on active production projects Contribute to other design and marketing efforts undertaken by the firm Create visual presentations and communications for client interactions Discover your areas of interest and work with talented mentors Develop design assignments throughout all project phases Coordinate architectural drawings across disciplines Support communication between project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants Play an integral part in overall client satisfaction, design quality and profitability of all projects undertaken that contribute to the firm’s strategic priorities

Requirements

Familiarity with principles of urban design
Experience with 3D communication, by hand or graphic software such as SketchUp, Rhino and rendering engines such as Lumion and/or Enscape
Strong graphic design skills and experience with InDesign and the Adobe Creative Suite are required
Understanding of relevant codes such as state building codes, ANSI 117.1, BOMA
Understanding of the design and procurement processes
Ability to direct and motivate work efforts of others and handle project challenges
Capability to self-manage project assignments from start to finish with oversight
Experience with incorporating research in design process
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Urban Design from a NAAB-accredited university
3+ years of experience in an architectural office or equivalent professional setting is preferred
A cover letter, resume and portfolio demonstrating Revit skills and rendering abilities are required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Revit is beneficial but not required
Experience with AI tools such as Midjourney or Veras and computational tools such as Grasshopper, Dynamo, or Python are beneficial but not required
LEED accreditation or interest in achieving accreditation is preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare urban design projects across the firm including master plans, comprehensive and small area plans, concept designs and schematic designs
Responsible for key project deliverables, drawings, renderings, diagrams and animations
Work side by side in a team environment with our Design Leaders, Project Managers, Architects, Interior Designers, Urban Planners and Emerging Professionals on active production projects
Contribute to other design and marketing efforts undertaken by the firm
Create visual presentations and communications for client interactions
Discover your areas of interest and work with talented mentors
Develop design assignments throughout all project phases
Coordinate architectural drawings across disciplines
Support communication between project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants
Play an integral part in overall client satisfaction, design quality and profitability of all projects undertaken that contribute to the firm’s strategic priorities

Benefits

Ongoing engagement with fantastic design team members
To develop new skills and contribute to world-class projects
Participate in meaningful collaboration and research efforts
A competitive compensation and benefits package
Professional development allowance to toward educational opportunities
Leadership development and mentoring across sectors, markets, offices and the firm
Participation in community service and outreach occasions supporting local and national organizations
Flexibility and balance in your schedule

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