Urban Designer III

Posted: January 22, 2025

Location: Singapore 30 Cecil Street #19-08 Singapore, SING 049712, SGP

Urban Designer III (Mid-level - based in Singapore)

As a mid-level Urban Designer on the Perkins&Will Singapore team, you will:

• Use advanced experience and knowledge of planning and design to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Conduct data gathering, research, and creative exploration.
• Analyze sites, programs, and other key project elements through quantitative and qualitative means.
• Develop analytical and design drawings throughout the design process using analog (through sketching and physical modeling) and digital means (through digital analyses, sketching, and modeling).
• Strategize, outline, mockup, and develop design documentation including master plan reports, design guidelines, and client-ready presentation materials.
• Coordinate all aspects of project deliverables.
• Review, evaluate, and integrate zoning and policy requirements into project design.
• Develop strategies for key urban frameworks and systems including but not limited to circulation, open space, buildings, and infrastructure.
• Perform advanced development calculations according to specified standards and proposed development controls.
• Lead project-related client discussions and presentations.
• Assist with project-related public discussions and presentations.
• Take increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Implement responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
• Support the growth of others.
• Exercise creative judgment in all aspects of the design process.
• Proactively ask questions and express curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Participate actively within collaborative team settings such as casual team interactions, design charettes, reviews, and pin-ups.
• Keep open communication within the team and with designated team leader.
• Communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Effectively coordinate with other design partners and consultants.
• Self-check work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of work, schedule, and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.

Typical Years of Requisite Experience:

5-8 years of experience in planning and/or urban design projects.

High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications:

Proficiencies:

• Site and design research
• Site analytics
• Planning and zoning code analytics
• Concept and detailed design studies
• Production of drawings and deliverables
• Hand-drawn and digital sketching
• Computational analysis

Software:

• Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software (Revit, Rhino)
• Functional knowledge of digital sketching/diagramming software (Illustrator)
• Functional knowledge of analytical tools (ArcGIS, Grasshopper)
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Functional knowledge of visualization tools (Enscape, VRay)
• Functional knowledge of physical modeling making
• Functional knowledge of presentation tools (InDesign, PowerPoint)

Licensure/Certifications/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or related discipline required
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Preparing for professional license

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 6MB).

Qualifications:

Skills, Behaviors, Motivations, Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications