Join Populous as an Urban Designer/Urban Planner in San Francisco

Join Populous as an Urban Designer/Urban Planner in San Francisco

Populous is a global design firm specializing in the design of civic, sports, and entertainment buildings. They focus on creating experiences that bring people together around shared passions and events. Populous offers professional development programs, robust benefits, and a collaborative environment where architects and designers of all kinds create memorable moments.

• Master’s degree in urban planning and/or urban design with a bachelor’s degree in architecture or landscape architecture.
• 6–12 years of experience in urban design.
• Preferred (but not required) professional registration.
• Highly developed technical, analytical, and design skills.
• Strong proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, SketchUp, ArcGIS, Power BI, Microsoft Office, Adobe suite, and visual programming (e.g., Python, Ruby).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present in public forums.
• Understanding of placemaking, community-based design, and complex urban developments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Experience: 6–12 years of relevant professional experience in urban design.

Salary: As per industry norms.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team on a wide range of public assembly building types.
• Develop urban design concepts, graphics, and written content for client interviews, proposals, and design documents.
• Conduct analyses, generate visualizations, and advise on design strategies for sports/entertainment venues and mixed‑use development districts.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination with project team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Travel and occasional overtime may be required.

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