Lake Flato is hiring an Urban Design Lead with 10+ years of experience. You’ll be based out of their office in Austin, USA. This is an opportunity to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary design teams on multiple aspects of urban design and planning. Lake Flato is looking for someone who demonstrates a well-developed understanding of conceptual urban design, planning theories, place making, urban form, and building typologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the design process with proficiency,
  adhering to firm and project goals and standards
• Manage project teams and demonstrate effective communication
• Define, monitor, and maintain control of the project scope, schedule, and work plan, directing both the project and client teams
• Lead efforts in developing, validating, and negotiating project scope, fee, budget, and services during marketing and contract development
• Meet or exceed the financial goals established for the project
• Strategize, outline, mockup, and develop design documentation, including creating and interpreting maps, diagrams, master plan reports, design guidelines, and client ready presentation materials
• Coordinate and engage with all aspects of the design process, including analysis, design iterations, and final deliverables

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in urban design, with a proven track record of leadership and project management
• Master’s degree in Urban Design or the equivalent
• Degree in Architecture
• Licensed Urban Designer / Planner (AICP)
• Develop analytical and design drawings using analog (sketching, physical modelling) and digital means (digital analyses, sketching, modelling)
• Strong knowledge of CAD, GIS, and 3D computer modelling and rendering (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape etc.)
• Proficiency with digital graphic software such as Adobe
  Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Experience in sustainable design at building, district, and city scales

To apply for the Urban Design Lead position at Lake Flato send your resume and cover letter to employment@lakeflato.com with ‘Urban Design Lead’ in the subject line.