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Junior Urban Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Line - Jr. Sous

Vista, CA · On-site

$18.87 - $23.45/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 12746-3 W Jefferson Blvd, Playa Vista, CA 90094 Pay: $18.87 per ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

Line - Jr. Sous

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$17.90 - $22.74/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 2080 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95825 Pay: $17.90 per hour ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

Line - Jr. Sous

Irvine, CA · On-site

$17.90 - $21.66/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 3972 Barranca Pkwy N, Irvine, CA 92606 Pay: $17.90 per hour - $21 ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

Line - Jr. Sous

Irvine, CA · On-site

$17.90 - $22.16/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 13380 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA 92602 Pay: $17.75 per hour - $22.01 ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

Line - Jr. Sous

Torrance, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $21.86/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 21503 Hawthorne Blvd A, Torrance, CA 90503 Pay: $17.75 per hour ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

Line - Jr. Sous

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $22.63/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 269 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 Pay: $18.25 per hour - $22.63 ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

Line - Jr. Sous

Manhattan Beach, CA · On-site

$17.90 - $22.03/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 2650 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Pay: $17.90 per ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

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Aliso Viejo, CA · On-site

$17.90 - $22.66/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 26661 Aliso Creek Rd B, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 Pay: $17.90 per ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

Line - Jr. Sous

Pleasant Hill, CA · On-site

$17.90 - $22.22/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 60 Crescent Dr B, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Pay: $17.90 per hour ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

Line - Jr. Sous

Woodland Hills, CA · On-site

$18.50 - $21.69/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 21857 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 Pay: $18.50 per hour ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

Line - Jr. Sous

Fountain Valley, CA · On-site

$17.90 - $22.19/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 18050 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Pay: $17.90 per ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

Line - Jr. Sous

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$20.50 - $24.95/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 300 W McKinley Ave Suite 100, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Pay: $20.50 per ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

Line - Jr. Sous

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$17.90 - $23.44/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 1923 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009 Pay: $17.90 per hour ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

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Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site

$17.90 - $21.51/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 162 W Hillcrest Dr #100, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Pay: $17.90 per ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

Line - Jr. Sous

Brea, CA · On-site

$17.90 - $22.17/hr

Jr. Sous Urban Plates Restaurants 3413 E Imperial Hwy, Brea, CA 92823 Pay: $17.90 per hour - $22.17 ... Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day. * Enjoy ...

Intermediate Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

... urban response, spatial organization, design narrative, and architectural detail. * Guide multiple projects alongside junior designers, in close collaboration with Design Principals and technical ...

Intermediate Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

... urban response, spatial organization, design narrative, and architectural detail. * Guide multiple projects alongside junior designers, in close collaboration with Design Principals and technical ...

Senior Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

... urban response, spatial organization, design narrative, and architectural detail. * Guide multiple projects alongside junior designers, in close collaboration with Design Principals and technical ...

Intermediate Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

... urban response, spatial organization, design narrative, and architectural detail. * Guide multiple projects alongside junior designers, in close collaboration with Design Principals and technical ...

... urban response, spatial organization, design narrative, and architectural detail. * Guide multiple projects alongside junior designers, in close collaboration with Design Principals and technical ...

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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.

Line - Jr. Sous

Urban Plates

Vista, CA • On-site

$18.87 - $23.45/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago


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6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Our Purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose Our Goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally.
Jr. Sous
Urban Plates Restaurants
12746-3 W Jefferson Blvd, Playa Vista, CA 90094
Pay: $18.87 per hour - $23.45 per hour (potential with tips)
Benefits
  • New Urban Plates Health & Wellness Plan for all Team Members for $12 per month offering healthcare and wellness services for you and your family! Including -
    • Counseling Services
    • Teladoc Services
    • Dental Discounts
    • Hearing Care
    • Fitness Membership
    • Contact Lenses

Diabetic Supplies
  • Earn tips for every hour worked, in addition to hourly pay
  • Ability to earn additional compensation from our Team Member recognition program.
  • Paid position training (and cross training available)
  • Flexible scheduling
  • 75% off meals
  • Paid sick time
  • Benefits include Health/ Medical (HMO and PPO options), Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life & AD&D, Supplemental Life & AD&D, basic long-term disability, employee assistance program, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, flexible spending account, pet insurance, and our 401k- for those who qualify
  • Access to our UPLift Emergency Grant Program
  • Opportunities for advancement and Career Development Programs

Jr. Sous:
Primary Responsibilities:
The Jr. Sous position is an entry level leadership development position for Team Members seeking to grow into a management position. This position is responsible for assisting the Management team in providing excellent food quality and presentation to guests. In addition, this position is responsible for receiving food and packaging orders, opening, and closing the kitchen, expediting, and assembling take-out orders and maintaining organization, cleanliness and sanitation of all food related work areas and equipment.
What We Offer
  • Join a company that values your performance and invests in your growth, offering you not just a job, but a rewarding, long-term career path. With us, you'll have access to outstanding benefits, professional training, and leadership development programs to help you thrive now and in the future.
  • You'll always have a guaranteed hourly base rate, plus tips for every hour worked for every FOH and BOH position.
  • You will have the ability to earn additional compensation from our Team Member recognition program where top performers in 2025 earned in excess of an additional $6,000.
  • You will receive industry-leading, company-paid restaurant Front-of-House (FOH) and Back-of-House (BOH) training programs designed to help you grow and excel.
  • Explore a career opportunity representing a premium fast-casual/ fast-fine regional restaurant chain Nationally recognized for making craveable, wholesome, clean food accessible to all.
  • Build meaningful connections with your community while improving their lives with world-class meals served fresh from scratch in scratch using quality ingredients served at an honest value in an always kind way.
  • Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you'll take pride in every day.
  • Enjoy a full-time or part-time schedule designed for work-life harmony, with prime opportunities to connect with our guests and achieve your earning goals.
  • Be part of a company that truly cares-offering exceptional benefits that set you up for success both personally and professionally.
  • If any of this sounds like the opportunity you're looking for, then you owe it to yourself to explore a career with Urban Plates.

More about Urban Plates
Urban Plates started in 2011 in Del Mar, CA. Two food industry veterans were tired of the compromises they had to make when eating out. They couldn't find what they were looking for, so they created Urban Plates. We welcome one and all to our table, where craveable food is cooked from scratch with quality ingredients, sustainably grown, ethically treated, and made to order - all at prices that won't break the bank. Our secret? There isn't one. We're fueled by the power of real food and a passion to change the way the world eats, one plate at a time. It's a movement so easy to join, you can do it by lifting a fork. If you're ready to make a difference doing something that matters, surrounded by talented people in a culture that cares, apply to join our Team. Everyone deserves to eat this good.
Urban Plates now has 22 locations throughout California.
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Why Should you be a Restaurant Team Member with us?
Blending the sights, sounds, aromas, and energy of an open kitchen with the contemporary and approachable ambiance of a local, neighborhood restaurant, the Urban Plates Vibe is truly one of a kind. The Vibe is aspirational and energetic, yet casual, comfortable and timeless. The Vibe is positive and shows pride in its appearance. It starts at the curb where the fire pits and flames of the patio set a welcoming tone. The expanse of glass shares the buzz of energy inside the restaurant. Pulled in by the buzz, our Guests are immediately embraced by the sights of our fresh food, the sounds of happy people connecting with each other, and the energy and organized chaos that let them know they made the right choice. The sights, sounds, and aromas of our Guests' meals being prepared from scratch increase the excitement and anticipation of sitting down to enjoy a great, customized meal made from scratch. Seeing our managers and chefs walking the floor provides an extra level of confidence that allows our Guests to relax completely, enjoy their meal, and feel completely in control of their experience. The overall ambiance, including music, lights, temperature, and furnishings add to the Vibe by providing the perfect backdrop to relax, connect with friends and family, and enjoy each other's company. Our Vibe extends to our Guests' digital interactions and ensures they can easily and intuitively interact with us, are able to engage as many of their senses as possible and have a digital journey that closely resembles the experience in an Urban Plates restaurant.
Lastly, it's all about our promise to each of our team members. We will prepare you by building your skills by ensuring you understand the "why", "what", and "how" of what we ask you to do, providing clear, timely, and honest feedback on your performance to ensure you always know where you stand. We will help to develop you personally and professionally. We will support you to ensure you have the tools to do your best and in a safe work environment where you are empowered and trusted to give your best. We will give you a sense of belonging; welcome you, treat you with respect, and respect you as an individual. We will provide clarity, ensuring our team members understand Urban Plates' vision and your role in getting us there! And finally, we will grow Urban Plates sustainably, in ways that ensure there is opportunity and a place for you when you are ready. We will reward hard work and outstanding achievement.
Urban Plates LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation, and related medical conditions), age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military/veteran status, and any other characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Urban Plates LLC provides modification/reasonable accommodation to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, as required by federal, state, and local law. A reasonable effort is also made to accommodate the religious needs of employees. Any individual seeking modification/accommodation to apply for Employment or to participate in the application/interview process should contact Human Resources.
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Urban Plates LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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