Senior Urban Designer Job at Perkins&Will, San Francisco, CA

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  • Perkins&Will
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Urban Designer

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Job Category: Urban Design

Requisition Number: URBAN005006

Posted: March 11, 2025

Full-Time

San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

Job Details

Responsibilities

Develops and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and Living Design.

Assists in managing project teams, fosters collaboration, and demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.

Supports efforts in developing, validating, and negotiating project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.

Supports marketing opportunities and begins to develop successful client experiences.

Meets with public officials and the public regarding development plans.

Participates in educating civic leaders and the public about the details of the projects scheduled for their communities.

Interprets gathered data and research.

Analyzes sites, programs, and other key project elements through quantitative and qualitative means.

Develops analytical and design drawings throughout the design process using analog (through sketching and physical modeling) and digital means (through digital analyses, and modeling).

Collaborates with client and/or public to create strategic planning options.

Strategizes, outlines, mockups, and develops design documentation including creates and interprets maps and diagrams, master plan reports, design guidelines, and client-ready presentation materials.

Coordinates all aspects of project deliverables.

Reviews, evaluates, and integrates zoning and policy requirements into project design.

Develops strategies for key urban frameworks and systems including but not limited to circulation, open space, buildings, and infrastructure.

Performs advanced development calculations according to specified standards and proposed development controls.

Leads project-related client discussions and presentations.

Contributes to project-related public discussions and presentations.

Monitors the performance of the project team and approach to ensure our quality standards and design goals are being met.

Mentors staff.

Exercises creative judgment in all aspects of the design process.

Participates actively within collaborative team settings such as: casual team interactions, design charettes, reviews, and pin-ups.

Keeps open communication within the team and with designated team leader.

Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.

Effectively coordinates with other design partners and consultants.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or related discipline required

AICP certification required

LEED GA within 6 months of hire

Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: 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 within 1 year of hire

Proficiencies

Site and design research

Site analytics

Planning and zoning code analytics

Concept and detailed design studies

Production of drawings and deliverables

Hand-drawn and digital sketching

Computational analysis

Software

Functional knowledge of:

2D/3D production software (Revit, Rhino)

Digital sketching/diagramming software (Illustrator)

Analytical tools (ArcGIS, Grasshopper)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Visualization tools (Enscape, VRay)

Physical modeling making

Presentation tools (InDesign, PowerPoint)

At Perkins&Will, we foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate's qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $97,000-$129,200 commensurate with qualifications.

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, wellness, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, PTO

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 6MB).

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity policy ("EEO"), which is part of the Company's Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here, and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Design has the power to inspire joy, uplift lives, and strengthen the spirit of community.

Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

Perkins&Will

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Casual work, Work at office, Local area,

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