Intermediate Urban Designer

Description

BBB is seeking an experienced Urban Designer to join our New York Office. We are looking for candidates with subject-area expertise in urban design, campus planning, mixed-use development, and master plans with an emphasis on integrating the public realm and open space, resilience and sustainability, mobility innovation, affordable housing, and a range of mixed-use building typologies.

Urban design and planning are central to BBB’s mission and form a significant part of our multi-disciplinary practice. We work with clients and communities across the US and internationally to envision the future of neighborhoods, campuses, and cities and to imagine and plan new developments. Our projects range from urban master plans, downtown vision plans, and waterfront revitalization to campus master plans and involve a mix of public, private, and institutional clients. Meaningful and inclusive community engagement is a significant aspect of our work. BBB’s urban design studio is a highly collaborative team environment, and joining the team offers growth potential within the studio and the firm.

Responsibilities

• Develop building-scale, site-scale, and large-scale master plan concepts and urban and campus framework plans.
• Collaborate with the BBB Urban Design studio team.
• Coordinate with related disciplines, internal and/or external to BBB, including historic preservation, architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, real estate economics, and others.
• Conduct project management tasks such as developing a project schedule, coordination with other team members, agendas and meeting minutes, and client presentations.
• Conduct research and analysis that informs design and planning strategies and approaches.
• Research technical, architectural, zoning, building code and other requirements that inform urban design and planning concepts.
• Create community and stakeholder engagement materials and participate in engagement events, meetings, town halls, open houses, etc.
• Participate in the preparation of both illustrative and technical drawings, including site plans, sections, 3D visualizations, renderings, hand sketches, conceptual diagrams, and others.
• Regularly communicate with the Partner or Principal in Charge, Project Manager, urban design team members, and consultants.
• Apply current and future-forward design best practices for sustainable and equitable design and leverage current and leading design technology tools.
• Create presentations, written narratives, and other materials to support project communication with the client, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Participate in the creation of final deliverables.
• Assist in preparing business development and marketing materials for the team.
  
  
  

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• Professional degree in Architecture with additional degree or professional experience in Urban Design.
• 5 years of professional experience, including experience in urban design, campus planning, mixed-use development, architecture, and master planning.
• Demonstrated proficiency in working at the urban and multi-building scale, including work samples of analytical mapping, conceptual diagrams, 2D and 3D design concept drawings, and rendered perspectival views.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe CS, Rhino, ArcGIS, Grasshopper, and Enscape (or other comparable parametric design software). Proficiency in Revit is preferred but not required.
• High-quality visualization skills in 2D and 3D.
• Demonstrated ability to work precisely and efficiently, even at the conceptual level.
• Prior experience in project management is preferred but not required.
• A high degree of self-motivation, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Strong organizational and file management skills.
  
  
  

Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $72,000- $92,000. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below it based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, professional achievement, and business needs.

In addition to base salary, employees will participate in an annual performance review process with the possibility of receiving a performance-based bonus and base salary increase each year.

BBB Understands The Importance Of Your Personal Life, And We Strive To Create An Environment That Supports Your Well-being, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Package Includes

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (including an option with no employee premium contribution)
• 401(k) employee savings plan (pre-tax/ and or Roth)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid time for volunteer opportunities
• Company subsidies and reimbursements for professional development expenses like ARE exam fees, AIA membership dues, and others
• Fitness Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programs: mental health support and wellness programs
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care savings plans
• Pre-tax commuter transit/parking program
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Mentorship Program
• Employee Resource Groups
  
  
  

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone is valued and respected. In line with our commitment to providing equal opportunities to all candidates, we want to ensure that the interview process is accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations to facilitate your participation in the interview, please email [email protected] to discuss any accommodations or support you may require. Your request will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and respect. We appreciate your interest in pursuing a career with Beyer Blinder Belle.