join our team!
We are hiring a Senior Urban Designer and Entry Level Urban Designer.
Immerse yourself in the issues around urban design, planning, and architecture in today’s development context. UDA is a multi-disciplined urban design and architecture practice based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Senior Urban Designer
We are seeking accomplished, experienced urban designers with 4-6 years of experience to join our team. Your primary role will be to work collaboratively in one of UDA’s urban design teams, developing urban design projects, presentations, interacting with clients, and traveling to charrettes and public meetings.
IF YOU ARE
Passionate about understanding and making
great places.Excited about traveling nationally/internationally to work on a diverse range of projects.
Interested in listening to and engaging personally with clients and stakeholders.
An experienced designer.
AT UDA, YOU WILL BE
Developing and executing design and planning ideas, presentation drawings, and documents.
Collaborating with your team members, clients, public officials, stakeholders, and citizens in the development of design ideas.
YOU HAVE
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.
4-6 years of professional experience in urban design.
Architectural registration (AIA), and/or American Institute of Certified Planners certification (AICP), LEED AP, or GA are ideal.
A portfolio that demonstrates compelling design and hand drawing skills across a variety of project scales.
Strong written, verbal, and visual communications skills.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and GIS.
WHAT WE OFFER
UDA provides an opportunity for personal and professional growth by working on high-profile, innovative projects on an international stage. Salary is commensurate with experience, excellent medical benefits, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401K, vacation, holiday and sick leave, and a culture that seeks and values diversity and inclusion.
Entry Level Urban Designer
We are seeking an entry-level urban designers to join our team. Your primary role will be to work collaboratively in one of UDA’s urban design teams, developing urban design projects, presentations, interacting with clients, and traveling to charrettes and public meetings.
IF YOU ARE
Passionate about understanding and making great places.
Excited about traveling nationally/internationally to work on a diverse range of projects.
Interested in listening to and engaging personally with clients and stakeholders.
AT UDA, YOU WILL BE
Developing and executing design and planning ideas, presentation drawings, and documents.
Collaborating with your team members, clients, public officials, stakeholders, and citizens in the development of design ideas.
YOU HAVE
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.
A portfolio that demonstrates compelling design and hand drawing skills across a variety of project scales.
Strong written, verbal, and visual communications skills.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and GIS.
WHAT WE OFFER
UDA provides a two-year entry-level urban design opportunity for personal and professional growth by working on high-profile, innovative projects on an international stage. A limited number of designers completing their two-year contracts may be offered the opportunity to continue with UDA. Salary is commensurate with experience, excellent medical benefits, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401K, vacation, holiday and sick leave, and a culture that seeks and values diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a digital portfolio to lori.sipes@urbandesignassociates.com. If you have skills, experience, or qualifications other than those listed above that may be of interest to us, please describe them in your cover letter or resume. UDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diversified workforce.
To apply, please forward a cover letter, resume, and digital portfolio to Lori Sipes, Marketing + Recruiting Coordinator at lori.sipes@urbandesignassociates.com.
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