Urban Designer - Junior

Your Role

Gensler’s team in Chicago is seeking an Urban Designer to join our Cities + Urban Design practice area working on a range of high-profile public and private sector projects including master plans, specific plans, design guidelines, development standards and other planning studies. Ideal candidates will possess a background in urban planning and design and have 1-5 years of project experience, particularly in large-scale master planning. Technical knowledge such as familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Autocad, Revit and other design tools are preferred.  Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills are critical. Comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously is a must. Candidates should be self-starters, collaborative, and comfortable working to project deadlines.  

What You Will Do 

• Prepare planning documents, including: master plans, diagrams, renderings, design standards and other planning studies 

• Prepare presentations geared toward clients, community stakeholders, and public agencies

• Contribute to developing strong, creative and innovative design concepts on a broad range of urban design and master planning projects including:

• Collaborate and advance conceptual and schematic designs on urban design and master planning projects
• Utilize visualization skills to express design both in plan and three dimensionally
• Assist with the preparation of narrative reports and presentations that communicate the design process and concepts
• Assist in presentations and production of urban design and master planning projects
• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination

Your Qualifications  

• Master’s degree in City/Regional Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Design or other closely related field 

• 1-5 years of experience related to urban planning, design and/or strategy 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign) 

• Proficiency in GIS and Mapping tools 

• Basic skills in AutoCAD and/or Revit 

• Basic skills in Sketch-Up and other 3D and multi-media technologies 

For consideration, please submit a resume and relevant work samples. Submittals must include work samples for full consideration.  

**The base salary will be estimated between $70,000 - $82,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.