Senior Urban Designer

About the role

You will lead all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.

Responsibilities

• Define, monitor, and maintain control of the scope of work and services for the project including project schedule and work plan both to direct the project team and the client team.
• Lead efforts in developing, validating, and negotiating project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Participate in marketing opportunities and begins to develop successful client experiences.
• Be responsible for meeting or exceeding the financial goals established for the project and providing timely and appropriate information to Project Accountant to initiate invoicing.
• Cook with gather data and research.
• Analyze sites, programs, and other key project elements through quantitative and qualitative means.
• Develop analytical and design drawings throughout the design process using analog (through sketching and physical modeling) and digital means (through digital analyses, sketching, and modeling).
• Collaborate with client and/or public to create strategic planning options.
• Strategize, outline, mockup, and develop design documentation including creates and interprets maps and diagrams, master plan reports, design guidelines, and client-ready presentation materials.
• Cover all aspects of project deliverables.
• Review, evaluate, and integrate zoning and policy requirements into project design.
• Lead project-related client and public discussions and presentations.
• Mentor staff.
• Exercise creative judgment in all aspects of the design process.
• Participate actively within collaborative team settings such as: casual team interactions, design charettes, reviews, and pin-ups.
• Keep open communication within the team.
• Communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Effectively coordinate with other design partners and consultants.

Requirements

Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 8-10+ years Professional Licensure: Not required, but professional licensure is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or related discipline required.
• AICP certification.
• 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.

Skills

• 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
• Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software (Revit, Rhino)
• Functional knowledge of digital sketching/diagramming software (Illustrator)
• Functional knowledge of analytical tools (ArcGIS, Grasshopper)
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Functional knowledge of visualization tools (Enscape, VRay)
• Functional knowledge of physical modeling making
• Functional knowledge of presentation tools (InDesign, PowerPoint)

Benefits

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.

Pay

The annual pay salary range for this position in Boston is between $114,500 and $168,300.

Schedule

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity.