Urban Designer / Urban Planner Job at Populous, San Francisco, CA

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  • Populous
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Join to apply for the Urban Designer / Urban Planner role at Populous 4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Urban Designer / Urban Planner role at Populous Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Who We Are: We design places where people love to be together. Location: San Francisco Who We Are: We design places where people love to be together. Populous is a global design firm that began with a singular focus: to draw people together around the things they love, through experiences that capture all the senses, amplifying the atmosphere of excitement and pure joy shared in human moments. We’ve designed and delivered some of the world's most memorable civic, sports and entertainment buildings, from iconic stadia to ground-breaking live music venues. Populous is where architects and designers of all kinds create moments bigger than ourselves. We offer the best of both worlds: the resources and impact of the design giants and the tightly knit atmosphere and growth opportunities of smaller firms. What We Offer: Professional & Personal Development Programs + Summer Hours + Hybrid Schedule + + Paid Architect Licensure & Certifications Exams + Wedding Pay + Charitable Match Program + Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits. Who We Are Looking For: Our preferred candidate will have prior experience in the AEC industry, and an interest in working in a dynamic global design environment with a diverse range of public assembly building types, including sports venues, convention centers, and transportation facilities. What Your Day Could Consist Of: Work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team on all facets of projects, frequently involving sports/entertainment venues and integrated mixed-use development districts. Specific tasks will include preparing for and attending key client interviews, focus groups, and presentations as well as developing graphics and written content for a wide variety of design documents and publications. All other duties and responsibilities as required. Requirements For Success: Highly developed technical, analytical, design, graphics, and visualization skills related to urban planning and design. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Specific understanding of place-making and community-based design, including development of complex urban design, built form and public realm plans, policies, guidelines. Proficiency in industry standard 2D/3D software, including Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Sketch-Up, ArcGIS, PowerBi, Microsoft Office and all Adobe suite programs. Proficiency in computational design modeling and creating computational solutions to complex architecture and urban planning/design via visual programming. Working knowledge of Python, and Ruby, would be considered an asset. Ability to verbally present design products and project descriptions in public-speaking settings. Ability to prioritize and concurrently service multiple projects. Maintain effective communication with project team members. Interacts well with other disciplines and clients in a manner that builds productive relationships. A passion for design and placemaking. Essential Qualifications: Master’s degree in urban planning and/or urban design with a bachelor’s degree in architecture or landscape architecture. 6-12 years of experience in urban design. Professional registration is preferred but not required. Additional details: Travel may be required. Overtime may be necessary. Compensation: The projected salary range for this opportunity is $115,833 - $134,791 annually, and may be more or less depending on skills, experience and education. Populous offers a competitive salary and bonus packages. We strive to offer our staff the best benefits package in the industry, at the lowest cost to employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, FSA/HSA, paid time off and continuing education benefits. Populous is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. No. 1 Most Innovative Company in Architecture by Fast Company No. 1 Firm in Cultural on Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants No. 1 Architecture Firm in Cultural Facilities by BD+C No. 1 Architecture Firm in Convention Centers by BD+C No. 1 Architecture Firm in Performing Arts and Concert Venues by BD+C Find us here - Instagram: @WeArePopulous X: @Populous Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries Architecture and Planning Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Populous by 2x Get notified about new Urban Designer jobs in San Francisco, CA . 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