Your Role As an Urban Design Assistant, you will contribute and develop strong, creative and innovative design and planning concepts supporting a breadth of project activities that include programming and analysis, conceptual design, preliminary design, final design, and production of final deliverables and reports. The ideal candidate will be able to work on projects of both urban design and architectural scale. Please note, this role is not remote. We look forward to working with our new Urban Design Assistant in our incredible London office. What You Will Do Successful candidates will be focused on master planning projects in the UK and internationally, while also gaining exposure to a wide range of design experiences within our full portfolio of integrated disciplines: architecture, interiors, graphic/industrial design and consulting. Collaborate with design teams, clients, consultants, community stakeholders and other parties to meet overall project objectives Collaborate with the Urban Design team to develop and advance conceptual and schematic designs on urban design and master planning projects Prepare graphic/narrative reports and presentations that communicate the design process, research, and concepts Manage presentations and production of planning and urban design projects Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination Enhance and optimize designs using rapid and iterative simulation techniques Act as a team member in coordinating and reviewing of work product Contribute to office activities, initiative and learning programs Interact through projects and other office wide initiatives with other studios and practice areas Your Qualifications Degree in Urban Design or Planning is essential, Master’s qualification preferred LEED qualification advantageous 2-3 years’ relevant experience in a similar role Proven background in creative collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, from concept through later stages Knowledge and passion for working on a variety of urban design & masterplanning projects across multiple sectors Preferred computational efficiency in Grasshopper or Dynamo or equivalent design technology is essential Experience in parametric design application to master planning projects is essential Proficiency in use of digital design tools including Revit, Rhino, Sketch-up, VRay, Adobe Suite is a must GIS Mapping & database skills are preferred Creative initiator who brings curiosity, enthusiasm and a “can do” attitude This job description reflects the core activities of the role although there will be changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time.