ROLE
The Planner collaborates with other planners, architects, and project team members to design, coordinate, and present ideas relating to a variety of resort, residential, mixed-use and urban planning and design projects. The Planner supports the team in the overall efforts of completing the various phases of a project, creating programs and plans for land use and development. The Planner reports to a designated senior member of the Planning Studio.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conducts project research and analysis, and completes assignment using research, analysis and critical thinking
• Coordinates the production and delivery of planning activities for several complex projects, including research and design development on all phases of the project
• Completes project activities, documents and products, presentations and deliverables
• Assures the efficient preparation of detailed drawings through concept design and design development to construction documentation phases on assigned projects
• Produces working drawings, design sketches, diagrams, schedules and other computer generated or hand-drawn documents
• Creates design sketches and planning layouts and completes presentations and report packages
• Directs and provides guidance to less experienced members of the team in the production of design concepts and oversees their production
EXPECTATIONS IN THE ROLE
• Delivers assignments in the various phases of the project in line with WATG quality and design standards
• Builds knowledge of resort and residential community planning, landscape architecture, and architecture
• Coordinates the deliverables of the project team
• Participatesin team meetings to align the project deliverables to the design intent
• Travel may be required
REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in urban design, urban planning, architecture, or landscape architecture
• Working toward a professional registration
• Environmental accreditation preferred
• 4+ years of experience in urban design, urban planning, or resort planning
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp
• Knowledge of Rhino and Revit, and any programming language
• Basic database knowledge and experience in GIS geodatabases, Microsoft Access, or SQL
• Basic Knowledge and experience with Midjourney, and any latest AI tools
• Knowledge of sustainability analysis software preferred
• Strong freehand illustration, digital graphic and rendering skills, and visualization
• Experience with developing concept plans at differentscales
• Effective communication skills in verbal presentation, written narrative, and graphic representation
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities and meet deadlines and budgets consistently
• Works effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
