Gensler
Urban Designer - Mid Level
Gensler, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Your Role
As a Gensler Mid-level
Urban Designer
in our Chicago office, you will create and work with a design team to develop strong, creative and innovative design concepts on a range of urban design and master planning projects.
What You Will DoContribute and co-lead in the design and development of strong, creative and innovative design concepts on a broad range of urban design and master planning projects including: transit oriented development, large-scale urban infill development, mixed-use development, community and neighborhood master planning, district and citywide master planning, new communities, campus planning for education, medical, or general institutions, and suburban master planningDevelop, collaborate and advance conceptual and schematic designs on urban design and master planning projectsManaging client expectations, team communication and consultant coordinationPrepare narrative reports and presentations that communicate the design process and conceptsAssist in presentations and production of urban design and master planning projectsAssist in business development for the Cities and Urban Design practice area.Contribute to office activities, initiatives and learning programsInteract through projects and other office wide initiatives with other studios and practice areasActively lead projects, teams and initiatives with an emerging degree of autonomyDirectly trains and mentors team membersActively engages in internal and external professional development opportunitiesDevelops and/or manages, in collaboration with team members, a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and scheduleDemonstrates leadership in the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledgeCoordinates and supports business development, public relations, and marketing opportunitiesParticipation of marketing, proposal preparation, interviews and other promotional activitiesAbility to work on multiple projects and coordinate tasks and subconsultant disciplinesYour Qualifications
5-10
years of related urban design experience including private sector consultingMaster's degree in architecture, urban design, planning or equivalent; Undergraduate in Architecture, Urban Planning, or Landscape Architecture is a plusStrong knowledge of land use planning for residential, retail, commercial and mixed-use developmentExperience working with multi-disciplinary teams, through master plan developmentStrong research skills with urban planning, zoning, and policyStrong written and spoken communication skills, including ability to assemble presentations and reportsSoftware Proficiency in Rhino, SketchUp, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, MS Office (Word, Excel), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).Availability to travel.
Life at Gensler
Gensler is committed to
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion . Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people's lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment.
As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
As a Gensler Mid-level
Urban Designer
in our Chicago office, you will create and work with a design team to develop strong, creative and innovative design concepts on a range of urban design and master planning projects.
What You Will DoContribute and co-lead in the design and development of strong, creative and innovative design concepts on a broad range of urban design and master planning projects including: transit oriented development, large-scale urban infill development, mixed-use development, community and neighborhood master planning, district and citywide master planning, new communities, campus planning for education, medical, or general institutions, and suburban master planningDevelop, collaborate and advance conceptual and schematic designs on urban design and master planning projectsManaging client expectations, team communication and consultant coordinationPrepare narrative reports and presentations that communicate the design process and conceptsAssist in presentations and production of urban design and master planning projectsAssist in business development for the Cities and Urban Design practice area.Contribute to office activities, initiatives and learning programsInteract through projects and other office wide initiatives with other studios and practice areasActively lead projects, teams and initiatives with an emerging degree of autonomyDirectly trains and mentors team membersActively engages in internal and external professional development opportunitiesDevelops and/or manages, in collaboration with team members, a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and scheduleDemonstrates leadership in the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledgeCoordinates and supports business development, public relations, and marketing opportunitiesParticipation of marketing, proposal preparation, interviews and other promotional activitiesAbility to work on multiple projects and coordinate tasks and subconsultant disciplinesYour Qualifications
5-10
years of related urban design experience including private sector consultingMaster's degree in architecture, urban design, planning or equivalent; Undergraduate in Architecture, Urban Planning, or Landscape Architecture is a plusStrong knowledge of land use planning for residential, retail, commercial and mixed-use developmentExperience working with multi-disciplinary teams, through master plan developmentStrong research skills with urban planning, zoning, and policyStrong written and spoken communication skills, including ability to assemble presentations and reportsSoftware Proficiency in Rhino, SketchUp, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, MS Office (Word, Excel), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).Availability to travel.
Life at Gensler
Gensler is committed to
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion . Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people's lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment.
As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.