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Line - Jr. Sous

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $21.73/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 6440 Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 175, Long Beach, CA 90803 Pay: $17 ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

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Line - Jr. Sous

San Diego, CA · On-site

$18.50 - $21.83/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 1620 Camino De La Reina Building E, San Diego, CA 92108 Pay: $18 ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

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Line - Jr. Sous

San Diego, CA · On-site

$18.75 - $23.43/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 12857 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130 Pay: $18.75 per hour ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

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Junior Architectural Designer

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$88K - $97K/yr

The Jr. Architectural Designer partners cross-functionally with teams across real estate ... urban needs. Support non-traditional development projects (e.g., airports, food courts, inline ...

Urban Plates

Line - Jr. Sous

La Jolla, CA · On-site

$18.75 - $23.54/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 8707 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 Pay: $18.75 per hour ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

Urban Plates

Line - Jr. Sous

Davis, CA · On-site

$17.90 - $21.72/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 865 Russell Blvd Suite 140, Davis, CA 95616 Pay: $17.90 per hour ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

Urban Plates

Line - Jr. Sous

Dublin, CA · On-site

$18 - $23.27/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 5111 Martinelli Way, Dublin, CA 94568 Pay: $18.00 per hour - $23 ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

Urban Plates

Line - Jr. Sous

San Jose, CA · On-site

$19.45 - $23.23/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 3055 Olin Ave #1020, San Jose, CA 95128 Pay: $19.45 per hour ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

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How much do junior urban designer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior urban designer in the United States is $56,698.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $65,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior urban designer?

Junior Urban Designers are early-career professionals who assist in the planning and design of urban spaces, such as towns, cities, and neighborhoods. They typically work under the supervision of senior urban designers or planners, contributing to projects by creating drawings, models, and reports, and conducting site analyses. Their work helps shape the physical layout and functionality of public spaces, ensuring they are both attractive and practical for communities. Junior Urban Designers often collaborate with architects, engineers, and local authorities to bring urban design concepts to life.

What do junior urban designers do?

As a Junior Urban Designer, you can expect to work on a variety of tasks such as assisting with site analysis, preparing presentation materials, and supporting the development of master plans for neighborhoods or public spaces. You'll often collaborate with senior designers, planners, and architects, contributing ideas during team meetings and helping to translate concepts into sketches or digital models. Early in your career, you may also participate in community engagement sessions and help gather feedback to inform design solutions, offering a hands-on introduction to both the creative and practical aspects of urban design.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior urban designer?

To thrive as a Junior Urban Designer, you need a background in urban design, architecture, or planning, typically supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and GIS systems is commonly required. Creativity, strong communication, and teamwork skills help you effectively collaborate and present design ideas to clients and stakeholders. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing innovative, practical designs that meet community needs and regulatory standards.

What is the difference between Junior Urban Designer vs Urban Planner?

AspectJunior Urban DesignerUrban Planner
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in urban design, architecture, or related field; some roles may require internshipsBachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, geography, or related field; certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, architectural firms, or urban design consultanciesGovernment agencies, planning departments, or consulting firms
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by architecture and urban design firms for project developmentUsed by municipal governments and planning agencies for policy and development regulation

Junior Urban Designers focus on creating and visualizing urban spaces, working closely with design teams. Urban Planners develop policies and plans for land use and community development. While both roles require related education and often collaborate, Junior Urban Designers are more design-oriented, whereas Urban Planners focus on planning regulations and community needs.

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Infographic showing various Junior Urban Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,698 per year, or $27.3 per hour.

Junior Architectural Designer

S9 ARCHITECTURE

New York, NY • On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

About S9 Architecture
S9 Architecture is a 55+ person design practice grounded in modern contextualism-believing that architecture must engage its cultural, social, and environmental surroundings with intelligence and care. Our work spans a broad range of project types throughout New York City and across North America, including multifamily residential (100% affordable, market-rate rental, and luxury condominium), mixed-use developments, office and workplace design, adaptive reuse and repositioning, and cultural and institutional projects.
We are an open studio that encourages conversation, curiosity, and shared growth. Design direction is led collaboratively by our leadership but evolves through meaningful input and disciplined contributions from all levels. We value teaching, mentorship, and supportive critique, and we operate as a meritocracy where thoughtful ideas and strong performance are recognized.
At our core, we believe architecture carries a profound responsibility to improve neighborhoods and enhance the daily lives of the people who live in, work in, and use our buildings. Many of our projects have been recognized for design excellence and for enriching the human experience.
We work in person, side by side, because design is a dialogue-and the studio is our shared classroom, workshop, and laboratory.
JUNIOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
New York City | In-Studio
Position Overview
S9 Architecture is seeking a Junior Architectural Designer with 1-5 years of professional experience who brings curiosity, strong design instincts, and a desire to grow within a collaborative studio environment.
Working alongside experienced designers and architects, you will contribute to the development of early concept and design exploration through later phases of the work. This role offers the opportunity to explore ideas through drawing, modeling, visualization, research, and material investigation while learning how strong design concepts evolve into built architecture.
Our projects range from approximately 50,000 SF to more than 1M SF, offering early-career designers meaningful exposure to complex buildings, urban conditions, and a wide range of design challenges.
What You'll Do
  • Contribute to concept development and design exploration through drawing, physical and digital modeling, research, and iterative studies.
  • Develop and test ideas related to massing, façade, materiality, spatial experience, and the relationship between buildings and their urban context.
  • Create compelling models, diagrams, renderings, and presentations that communicate design ideas clearly.
  • Participate actively in studio critiques and design discussions, contributing ideas and responding thoughtfully to feedback.
  • Research materials, precedents, building typologies, and urban conditions that inform the design process.
  • Work collaboratively with senior designers and project teams to develop and carry design intent forward as projects evolve.
  • Gain experience in Revit and project documentation as part of learning how design ideas are coordinated and translated into built work.
  • Take increasing ownership of design assignments as your skills, judgment, and experience develop.

What We're Looking For
  • 1-5 years of post-graduate professional architectural experience.
  • B.Arch or M.Arch from an accredited architecture program.
  • A strong design portfolio demonstrating creativity, curiosity, and a thoughtful design process.
  • Strong visual communication and representation skills.
  • Proficiency in Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite; Enscape or other visualization tools are a plus.
  • An ability to work collaboratively, communicate ideas, and engage constructively in design critique.
  • Intellectual curiosity and an eagerness to learn from experienced designers while developing your own design voice.
  • A desire to grow into greater design and project responsibility over time.

What We Offer
  • Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Health and retirement benefits.
  • Licensure support and mentorship.
  • Direct exposure to significant projects throughout New York City and North America.
  • The opportunity to learn from experienced design and technical leaders.
  • A collaborative studio environment where early-career designers are encouraged to contribute ideas, ask questions, and grow.

Why Join S9
At S9, junior designers are not simply asked to execute someone else's ideas. We believe developing as an architect requires understanding how ideas are generated, tested, challenged, refined, and ultimately realized.
You'll work alongside experienced architects and designers on significant real-world projects while building the design judgment, communication skills, and technical foundation needed to take on increasing responsibility throughout your career.
To Apply: Please submit a resume and portfolio demonstrating your design process and individual contributions to academic and/or professional work. Submissions without a portfolio or work sample will not be reviewed.
Recruitment Agencies: S9 Architecture does not accept agency submissions for this position. Please do not contact the firm regarding this opening. Unsolicited resumes or candidate materials submitted by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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