About this role

A sustainability-focused firm is looking for an Urban Design Lead for their Studio in Austin. They are looking for someone with a strong background in urban design, with over 10 years of experience and an interest in all phases of the design process.

Skills & duties include:

Collaborate and communicate with Director of Urban Design & Planning consistently about all aspects of urban design studio and project logistics Lead all phases of the design process with proficiency, adhering to firm and project goals and standards. Manage project teams, foster collaboration, and demonstrate effective communication that inspires high performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery. Lead efforts in developing, validating, and negotiating project scope, fee, budget, and services during marketing and contract development. Demonstrate a well-developed understanding of conceptual urban design, planning theories, place making, urban form, and building typologies. Ability and interest to work at various scales and tasks of urban design and architecture. Analyze sites, programs, and project elements through quantitative and qualitative means. Experience in sustainable design at building, district, and city scales. Communicate urban design concepts, objectives, and critical issues, applying knowledge to tasks and assignments. Lead client and public discussions and presentations related to projects.

Requirements:

10+ years of professional experience urban design, with a proven track record of leadership and project management Master’s degree in Urban Design or the equivalent Degree in Architecture Licensed Urban Designer / Planner (AICP) Licensed Architect a plus