The Urban Design Division is responsible for crafting and executing a beautiful, human-scale, and inclusive vision for the design of the built environment across Boston. We champion the transformative power of beautiful, sustainable, walkable communities for everyone that support social, mental, and physical health while improving resiliency and promoting equity.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Deputy Director for Design, the Senior Urban Designer will lead urban design studies that include 2d and 3d analytical and conceptual drawings, graphics, presentation materials, research, and digital models. The Senior Urban Designer will initiate urban design concepts and visual graphics and present design ideas during internal team and external meetings. In addition, the senior urban designer will work with and mentor urban designers in the development of urban design concepts and graphics.
The Senior Urban Designer will conduct a design review for development and planning projects of all scales. The Senior Urban Designer will be a key member of project review teams, facilitating internal and interdepartmental conversations and communicating clear and actionable feedback, guided by city goals and policies, to project proponents.
The general duties and responsibilites of the position are included in but not limited to the information listed below.
Urban Design:
Design Review:
General:
Application Requirements:
Applicants are required to submit work samples that illustrate strong graphic and written communication skills or one graphic work sample and one written work sample. Applicant’s Resume, Cover Letter, and Work Samples need to be combined as a single PDF and uploaded together.
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/($94,000-$127,000)
Hours per week: 35