Urban Design Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Urban design is a collaborative, interdisciplinary profession that makes places better for people by shaping buildings and the public realm, promoting good design of streets, parks, plazas, neighborhoods and infrastructure that provide solutions to societal challenges and create stronger, more vibrant communities. At HDR, we are building a practice that positions urban design as an integrator; a leadership discipline. Our urban designers lead complex teams on interdisciplinary projects. We also support projects by providing an urban design lens within a multidisciplinary team. A passion for collaboration is key to this practice, as we partner with numerous disciplines, including transportation planning, urban planning, architecture, transit, strategic communications, civil site engineering, environmental remediation, and architecture. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

In the role of Central Region Director, Urban Design, we'll count on you to:
    Develop innovative, creative, integrated and effective design solutions
    Have an established design reputation evident through design and planning awards, publications, community and industry engagement, and positive client references
    Lead in the development of an urban design and community planning practice in the central region of the united states, in collaboration with other disciplines and geographies
    Bring vision, a positive attitude, and team-building skills in spearheading urban design at HDR, and effectively partnering with other marketing and operations leaders
    Provide design and thought leadership for public realm design in urban environments, including those related to urban revitalization, infrastructure, industrial, health, mobility or other community-specific challenges
    Be involved in local, regional and national professional design-related organizations. Seek leadership opportunities that position HDR as a thought leader within the urban design profession and within our broader AE industry. 
    Develop new business opportunity with new and existing clients, helping them to conceive ideas and establish a vision for future projects
    Provide input and leadership in business development and marketing efforts for HDR's services
    Lead Interdisciplinary teams for various projects types, including civic, campus, transit-oriented development and communities, urban and industrial redevelopment of various scales and complexity. 
    Work as an integral part of design teams; guiding concepts and ideas from pursuit and selection, through successful project completion; demonstrating initiative and excellent design skills.
    Develop innovative, creative, integrated and effective design solutions that apply sustainability and resiliency principles with an intent to create equitable community development
    Perform site analysis and design concept development including digital and/or hand-illustrated deliverables suitable to communicate design intent to clients and staff
    Mentor and develop other urban designers, challenging, inspiring and/or motivating them (and others) to join HDR. Identify, attract and retain staff
    Mentor junior, mid-level and senior staff to enable an engaged and collaborative team environment
 

Preferred Qualifications:

    20+ years of professional experience working as an urban designer or urban planner in the central region of the United States
    Proven track record of pursuing and winning large-scale planning and urban design projects, including cross-selling of architecture, engineering and planning services
    AICP Certified
    Strong design skills on urban and institutionally-scaled projects
    Collaborative experience working within a multi-disciplinary design studio on a full range of planning and design project phases
 

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