Are you passionate about shaping resilient, vibrant communities? Do you believe in the power of innovative, context-driven design? Plusurbia Design is looking for a creative Urban Designer to join our dynamic team.
Position: Urban Designer
Location: Miami, FL
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
Develop innovative urban design solutions for diverse projects, including master plans, community development, and public space design.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate planning, architecture, and landscape architecture into cohesive urban designs.
Conduct site analyses, conceptual design, and detailed design work, ensuring alignment with project goals and Plusurbia's philosophy.
Engage with communities and stakeholders to gather insights and incorporate feedback into design processes.
Prepare and present design proposals, reports, and visualizations to clients and public agencies.
Stay updated on urban design trends, zoning regulations, and sustainable practices to bring fresh ideas to projects.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design, or related field.
Strong portfolio demonstrating experience with urban design projects, including master plans, public spaces, and community developments.
Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, SketchUp, and GIS.
Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts clearly.
A passion for sustainable, resilient, and community-oriented design.
Self-motivated with good time management skills.
Why Plusurbia Design?
Plusurbia Design is an award-winning urban planning and design firm dedicated to creating inclusive, sustainable, and context-sensitive urban spaces. We work closely with communities, stakeholders, and local governments to deliver projects that enhance the quality of life and reflect the unique DNA of each place we touch. Our approach is rooted in the principles of placemaking, community engagement, and sustainable development.
Be part of a growing, forward-thinking firm that values creativity, sustainability, and community impact.
Work on transformative projects that make a real difference in urban environments, from Regional Comprehensive plans to neighborhood and district revitalization and design.
Collaborate with a talented and passionate team in a supportive, innovative work environment.
Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary – commensurate with experience and competitive in the marketplace.
401K ‘Elective Safe Harbor’ – Up to 3% of salary.
End-of-year performance-based bonus.
Benefits include personal days off, holidays, individual medical, dental, and vision insurance, and short—and long-term disability insurance.
How to Apply:
We'd love to hear from you if you're ready to contribute to meaningful urban design projects and grow with a leading firm!
Send your resume, portfolio, and cover letter detailing your experience and why you’re a great fit for Plusurbia Design to careers@plusurbia.com.
Applications that don't meet the requirements will be dismissed.
Format the email with the subject line ‘Urban Designer Position.’
Portfolio, Resume, & Cover Letter must be in PDF format attached to the email.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until September 25th, 2024.
Plusurbia Design is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Join us in shaping the cities of tomorrow—today!
Upper Level Studio at UNCCDate: December 4th 2012Location: School of Architecture, UNCC Campus.
PlusUrbia was recently hired to design a ski resort in Northern China.Project Tasks: include Master Planning, Architectural DesignTime for completion: 6 months
URBANISMO EN CONTEXTO – El desarrollo y la construcción del siglo XXI se enfrenta a tensiones económicas, medio-ambientales, regulatorias y culturales. El arquitecto y urbanista está obligado a encontrar soluciones en el diseño dentro de unos parámetros típicamente contradictorios. “Urbanismo contextual y el paradigma chino” explora contextos dinámicos a través de varios proyectos en países en desarrollo, con un énfasis en China, que obligan a forjar nuevas soluciones basadas en tipologías autóctonas.
Date: Monday April 2nd, 2012 @ 6pmTitle: C o n t e x t u a l Urbanism and the Chinese ParadigmBrief: The built environment in the 21st Century is confronted by tensions between economy, environment, law, and tradition.Today’s architects are challenged to shape these mounting tensions into an elegant solution to create lasting places. “Contextual Urbanism and the Chinese Paradigm” explores specific design efforts in the world’s fastest urbanizing countries, a dynamic and demanding context that is both forging innovations and revealing shortcomings in today’s architectural paradigms.
Sofia Villanueva of PlusUrbia Design participated last month in a workshop in the city of Curridabat, Costa Rica, in collaboration with Castillo Arquitectos, from Guatemala, who were the Project’s Lead, and Dover Kohl & Partners of Florida. The workshop entailed a week long, hands-on visualization of different areas of the city to improve the infrastructure and civic spaces in order to spark the re-investment on the city. PlusUrbia, under Castillo Arquitectos’ lead, is currently working on the production of a report that will include a Form-Based-Code intended to structure future development, ensuring healthy growth and the provision of a safe and forward-looking environment for the municipality’s citizens.
