Urban Design Research Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

LMN is seeking an experienced Urban Designer to join our team. LMN is an internationally recognized design practice made up of 100 diverse individuals who collectively design places that elevate the social experience. Our Urban Systems Lab leverages the firm’s multidisciplinary studio environment to engage in projects at the intersection of architecture, urban design, and city planning. We take a research-based, systems-oriented approach to collaborative design and problem-solving. LMN’s work drives positive change through design excellence, equity, sustainability, and resilience, with a particular focus on infrastructure design, district planning, urban redevelopment, and strategic planning.

Key job responsibilities include:

• Generating design and planning alternatives for infrastructure and development projects.
• Leading analysis for structure, buildings, sites, networks, and neighborhoods.
• Producing clear diagrams to explain ideas, concepts, and alternatives.
• Assisting with outreach and engagement.
• 3D modeling and visualization in Rhino, Grasshopper, and Enscape, and AI-enabled design exploration tools.
• Writing and producing highly visual and conceptually clear reports and presentations.
• Preparing design documentation, guidelines, concept packages, and implementation materials.
• Providing code and policy review for architectural projects.
• Client and consultant coordination.

A successful applicant will:

• Be an excellent collaborator.
• Have a history of contributing to and delivering urban design and city planning projects.
• Demonstrate an eagerness to contribute, learn from, and lead in a dynamic team environment.
• Demonstrate excellence with evolving tools and methods in urban design and planning, with a drive to explore, experiment, and rethink traditional approaches.
• Project experience in digital prototyping, fabrication, visualization, or immersive environments is preferred, especially when paired with a desire to contribute to team-wide knowledge and capability.
• Show experience in and a commitment to inclusive and equitable stakeholder engagement.
• Play a pivotal role in elevating the work of the Urban Systems Lab inside and outside of the office.
• Be in or willing to relocate to Seattle, working in person 4 days a week.
• Professional degree in urban design, landscape architecture, architecture, city planning, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in a range of planning and urban design contexts
• Proficiency in existing and emerging design and visualization tools and technologies, such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, and Arc GIS
• Ability to self-direct and work independently as well as in a highly collaborative team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills

Office & Hybrid HoursLMN employees collaborate in-office on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Fridays are hybrid workdays that allow employees to work in the office, from home, or any location they choose. Core work hours are from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm and provide flexibility for employees to structure their schedules around personal commitments and commuting.

Benefits
LMN offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to employees and their families, along with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Depending on the employee’s choice of health insurance coverage, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA) are available, as well as a Dependent Care FSA for employees with eligible dependents. Employees are also covered by long-term disability insurance and group term life insurance. After meeting eligibility requirements, employees may enroll in the LMN 401(k) plan, which includes discretionary matching and profit-sharing contributions. Employees accrue a minimum of 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) during their first year and observe 9 holidays, including 2 floating holidays.

Compensation
This is a salaried position with a pay range of $90,000 to $105,000. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

About LMN
Located in downtown Seattle, LMN has dedicated our practice to the health and vitality of communities of all scales. We are a single office of talented professionals who are passionate about design and dedicated to collaboration. Working across a diversity of project typologies, LMN is internationally recognized for the planning and design of environments that elevate the social experience. In recognition of the quality of our work and professional leadership, LMN was the recipient of the 2016 AIA Architecture Firm Award, the highest national honor bestowed upon an architectural practice. More information on LMN is available on our website at www.lmnarchitects.com .

LMN expects all employees to support its equal employment opportunity policy and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can work in a productive, respectful, and professional environment. LMN does not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, sex/gender, religion/creed, political ideology, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin, genetics/genetic markers, military or Veterans status, sexual orientation, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.