Urban Designer
Who we are
Street Plans is an internationally sought after and award-winning transportation planning, urban design, and research practice founded in Miami in 2009. Our team has completed hundreds of successful projects across the globe, and maintains offices in Atlanta, New York, Pittsburgh, South Florida, and the SF Bay Area.
The firm combines best-in-class active transportation planning with an interdisciplinary understanding of how to make great streets, public spaces, and mobility networks happen in the real world through every phase of planning.
Who We’re Looking For
An entry-level emerging professional with a degree in Urban Design and/or Architecture. The successful candidate will provide planning, design, implementation, and analysis support for a variety of projects. The candidate will need to collaborate closely with Street Plans Principals and Project Managers, as well as external partners and clients, to deliver designs that meet both the project’s goals and the firm’s standards.
Duties
- Production and development of design throughout the project's lifecycle, from the conceptual phase to implementation to post-production
- Support project management in coordination with clients, project partners, and design team
- Develop technical drawings that meet project deliverables
- Conduct research and perform analysis of sites and codes
- Read/understand civil engineering drawings
- Lead graphic design layouts of project reports and assist with design of project websites
- Assist with public outreach & project implementation as needed
Requirements
- Degree in architecture and/or urban design
- Experience working on multiple phases of the architectural design process, including schematic design and design development
- Ability to present and communicate complex data in a clear visual manner
- Ability to read and understand civil engineering drawings
- Must be able manage time against projected timelines and deadlines, including prioritizing competing opportunities, and managing multiple projects at the same time
- Ability to Travel, when necessary
Technical Skills & Qualifications
- Experience using drafting/modeling programs such as AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Rhino, etc.,
- Experience using post-production programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, V-Ray, or Lumion etc.
- Strong verbal and visual communication skills for presentations and coordination of projects,
- GIS analysis and implementation in design is a plus
Benefits
- IRA match
- Medical & Dental Health Insurance
- 15 days of Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays off
- 6 additional days off for Winter Break
- Early closure for Summer Fridays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual Bonus (dependent upon company & personal performance)
- Flexible and relaxed work environment
- Remote & hybrid schedules supported
- Location: Preference for candidates located in Miami
How to Apply
Email joinus@streetplans.org with “Urban Designer” in the subject of your email. Please include your Resume, Cover Letter, and any relevant work samples (or personal blog or website) you’d like to highlight for this position – and a short description of your favorite street or public space – tell us why you love it in 250 words or less.
Street Plans is a minority-owned business and equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds, identities, cultures, and experience to apply to any/all roles advertised. Salary range is dependent on level of experience and location.
Our Miami HQ is located at 5879 Sunset Drive, Ste 2, South Miami, FL 331435879 Sunset Drive, Ste 2 South Miami, FL 33143 5879 Sunset Drive, Ste 2 South Miami, FL 33143