Urban Designer

Description of the company:

Our client leads complex projects in cities all over the world and has an active practice across Canada and in the US, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. They are problem solvers who can help achieve successful outcomes for the full range of urban opportunities. They're a group of 80+ Planners, Urban Designers and specialized staff. The firm is led by 16 Partners and 7 Principals and supported by a complement of skilled professionals. They have diverse backgrounds, including architecture, landscape architecture, planning, public administration, engagement, geospatial analysis, graphic design and the visual arts.

Why is this role open:

Responsibilities:

• Support the urban design analysis and summarization of policy documents, zoning-by-laws and background studies;
• Develop the conceptual and detailed urban design; lead the creation of diagrams or graphics conveying key themes and concepts; physical analysis conveying specific opportunities and constraints of a project;
• Support the production of hand and computer-generated presentation drawings or computer models; layout, drafting, graphic and technical refinement of plans and concepts at a variety of scales;
• Support the preparation of reports, presentations, panels and other materials for communication with clients and project stakeholders;
• Work independently and exercise judgement on specific tasks to support the overall project team;
• Support and, where required, lead meeting facilitation with clients and at community consultation events in conjunction with Project Leads. Oversee and support the presentation of concepts at client and public meetings;
• Under the guidance of Project Leadership contribute to the preparation and management of client contracts and budgets; oversight of budget utilization and project risk management. Support budget revisions, invoice management and finalization. Follow up with clients as requested with regards to invoicing and collections, highlighting with Project Leadership when there are concerns.

Must haves:

• A professional design degree.
• 2-5 years of experience as an Urban Designer
• A solid knowledge of contemporary ArchiCAD and graphic software including Photoshop, InDesign, ArchiCAD or similar BIM software and other drafting, graphic design and layout software.
• Possess good problem-solving skills, creativity and knowledge of information technologies.
  

• Masters degree in architecture, landscape architecture, and/or urban design is preferred.
• Professional qualifications with the OAA or OALA are not necessary but is encouraged.

Hybrid

At Axis, we consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, colour, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by law. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We don’t post all of the open positions so you might be a fit for a different role!