The Senior Project/Urban Designer collaborates with architects, landscape architects, consultants, and other project members to plan, design, coordinate and present ideas for a variety of project disciplines, including hospitality, residential, mixed-use, entertainment and
support facilities. The position works closely with Project Managers, or depending on project size and complexity, Senior Project Urban Designers may act as Project Managers themselves to drive the delivery of project deadlines within established budgets and schedules. These
projects occur in various natural, rural and urban settings – from islands to mountains to deserts, across Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. While the Senior Project Urban Designer manages and directs other team members, it is a hands-on position that involves
research, analysis, and significant amounts of drawing. The Senior Project Urban Designer reports to the Studio Director or Managing Principal.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Leads the development of creative design concepts on a wide range of master planning and urban design projects, including large-scale master planned development, mixed-use and infill development, resort and hospitality destination master plans, community and neighborhood-scale master planning and design, and vision master planning
• Demonstrates design competency and creativity in producing design sketches, site planning, analysis diagrams, site sections, footprint layouts, 3D models, and presentations for urban design and master planning projects
• Provides own expertise in writing and compiling a variety of document types, including planning reports, technical memoranda, design narratives, project approach and design guidelines
• Performs land use ideation and program development
• Interfaces with clients, sub-consultants, and other professionals during all stages of complex and multi-disciplinary project development to ensure a coordinated, cohesive, and informed engagement and appropriate guidance and response to project requirements
• Leads and supports project presentations, project coordination, and client communications
• Manages the work and manages the production of design concepts of other members of the team
EXPECTATIONS OF THE ROLE
• Communicates design ideas verbally and graphically using analytical, graphical, and solid verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively manages multiple priorities across complex projects meeting schedules and budgets
• Team leader who manages an efficient project team with a focus on achieving project and client commitments and attaining extraordinary outcomes
• Maintains a positive team atmosphere, and regularly mentors members of the team
• Speaks and presents in a group setting in a convincing, articulate, and professional manner that reflects expertise
• Travel required for site visits and onsite workshops
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban design, landscape architecture, or architecture
• Relevant urban planning certification preferred
• Environmental accreditation preferred
• 15+ years of experience in urban design, urban planning, or architecture practices
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape and other rendering software
• Knowledge of Grasshopper, Ladybug and other sustainability analysis software and mapping tools
• Knowledge of ArcGIS and GIS analysis
• Working knowledge of Revit
• Knowledge of Midjourney and other latest AI tools approved by WATG for project work
• Advanced knowledge and experience with land use planning, residential, retail, commercial and mixed-use development typologies
• Extensive technical experience with physical design and planning, including site planning and programming, building layout, development yields, and massing modelling
• Excellent graphic skills, including hand-sketching ability, visualization renderings, plans, and document layout
• Working knowledge of sustainable design and planning
• Proven project leadership and team management responsibilities, with the ability to effectively manage a team
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities
• Highly effective written and verbal communication and presentation skill
