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LRK

Urban Designer - Entry Level

Dallas, TX · On-site

LRK is a nationally recognized design firm built around a team of architects, designers, and planners. LRK is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our Planning and Urban Design Studio ...

AECOM

Entry-Level Urban Planner

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

... over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and ... The Entry-Level Urban Planner will mostly serve on multi-disciplinary planning projects for ...

AECOM

Entry-Level Urban Planner

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

... over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and ... The Entry-Level Urban Planner will mostly serve on multi-disciplinary planning projects for ...

Stantec

Landscape Architectural Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$67.50K - $94.50K/yr

... Entry-Level Landscape Architectural Designer to join our team. This role will support design development and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including urban designers, engineers ...

Stantec

Landscape Architectural Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$67.50K - $94.50K/yr

... Entry-Level Landscape Architectural Designer to join our team. This role will support design development and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including urban designers, engineers ...

GAI Consultants

Landscape Designer I

Orlando, FL · Hybrid

... Urban and Natural settings. The successful candidate may be entry-level ready to work within a ... plans and designs quality places across a variety of landscape architectural assignments.

GAI Consultants

Landscape Designer I

Orlando, FL · On-site

... Urban and Natural settings. The successful candidate may be entry-level ready to work within a ... plans and designs quality places across a variety of landscape architectural assignments.

AECOM

Landscape Architecture Designer I

New York, NY · On-site

AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Entry Level Landscape Architecture Designer for immediate employment in the New York City Landscape Architecture + Urban Design Studio. The ...

McCormick Taylor

Structural Designer

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

... an entry level Structural/Bridge Designer (Structural Designer I) to join our team in our ... urban and rural highway/transportation projects with structural elements such as bridges, box ...

Urban Plates

FOH - FOH Lead

Dublin, CA · On-site

$17.90 - $23.17/hr

New Urban Plates Health & Wellness Plan for all Team Members for $12 per month offering healthcare ... The Hospitality Lead is an entry level leadership position for Team Members seeking to grow into a ...

Urban Plates

FOH - FOH Lead

Pleasant Hill, CA · On-site

$17.90 - $22.22/hr

New Urban Plates Health & Wellness Plan for all Team Members for $12 per month offering healthcare ... The Hospitality Lead is an entry level leadership position for Team Members seeking to grow into a ...

Urban Plates

FOH - FOH Lead

Irvine, CA · On-site

$17.50 - $21.26/hr

New Urban Plates Health & Wellness Plan for all Team Members for $12 per month offering healthcare ... The Hospitality Lead is an entry level leadership position for Team Members seeking to grow into a ...

Urban Plates

FOH - FOH Lead

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$20 - $24.45/hr

New Urban Plates Health & Wellness Plan for all Team Members for $12 per month offering healthcare ... The Hospitality Lead is an entry level leadership position for Team Members seeking to grow into a ...

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for urban designer entry level 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.

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Urban Designer - Entry Level

LRK

Dallas, TX • On-site

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Posted 6 days ago

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LRK is a nationally recognized design firm built around a team of architects, designers, and planners. LRK is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our Planning and Urban Design Studio, which works across our five regional locations - Dallas, Memphis, New Orleans, Orlando, and Philadelphia. This posting is for our Dallas office.

The mission of our Planning & Urban Design Studio is to:

   collaboratively create enduring, meaningful, and functional places for all,
   positively impact daily lives through holistic design taking care to respond to the unique qualities of each place, and 
   spark imagination and inspire stewardship for present and future generations at the neighborhood, community, and regional scales. 

The Urban Designer will work collaboratively with project and consultant teams to develop creative solutions that focus on placemaking and sustainability. Responsibilities include:

   Producing 2D/3D conceptual drawings.
   Assisting in the development of Vision Books, Site and Community-level Master Plans, Design Guidelines, Form-Based Codes, and Implementation Strategies.
   Participating in Stakeholder/Community Engagement and the Charrette Process.

The ideal candidate should have 0-3 years of professional experience and hold a BArch or MArch degree, with a preference for those who also have experience or a Graduate Degree in Planning or Urban Design. Problem solving and effective communication skills through drawing, writing, and speaking are essential for this position.

For more information on LRK, please visit www.lrk.com.

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