ROLE
The Assistant Planner collaborates with planners, architects, and other project team members to design, coordinate, and present ideas relating to a variety of resort, residential, and urban mixed-use planning and design projects. Under close supervision, the Assistant Planner supports the team in the overall efforts of completing the various phases of a project. The Assistant Planner reports to a designated senior member of the Planning studio.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Under close supervision, performs planning assignments, including drafting and production support, research and design development on all phases of a project
• Interprets verbal and written instructions from project leaders into completed documents and products, presentation and deliverables
• Updates and modifies working drawings, design sketches, diagrams, schedules and other computer generated or hand-drawn documents as directed
• Works on copies of design sketches and planning layouts
• Completes presentation and report packages
• Assists with various project procedures, such as information storage, organization and retrieval
EXPECTATIONS IN THE ROLE
• Under direct supervision, follows established practices and procedures to complete assignments
• Builds knowledge of resort and residential community planning, landscape architecture, and architecture
• Supports the project team using a wide range of developing professional skills
• Participates in team meetings to align the project deliverables to the design intent
• Performs assignments with an interest and dedication in acquiring new skills and responsibilities
• Travel may be required
REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in urban design, urban planning, architecture, or landscape architecture
• Recent graduate to 4+ years of experience in urban design, urban planning, or resort planning
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp
• Basic 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 approved by WATG for project work
• 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 consistently
• Ability to work in a team environment
