Project Urban Designer

APA Los Angeles is seeking a Project Urban Designer for their Tustin, Orange County, CA office. The role involves collaborating on urban design projects, conducting site analysis, and preparing design documents. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 7+ years of experience in urban design or planning, with proficiency in various design software. WATG emphasizes community sustainability and values in their design approach.
Project Urban Designer

We are hiring a Project Urban Designer for our office in Tustin, Orange County, CA.
About WATG

WATG is the world's preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice with over 450 creative professionals located remotely and in our offices worldwide.

Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.

We prioritize community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability – values that respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of our surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.
Role and Responsibilities
• Collaborate with architects, landscape architects, consultants, and other project members to plan, design, coordinate and present ideas for a variety of project disciplines.
• Conduct site analysis and project research, assisting with site planning and programming, footprint layouts, and calculations.
• Analyze, synthesize, and document project planning and urban design processes, preparing high-quality 2D planning and urban design diagrams and illustrations.
• Understand basic architectural design and prepare 3D project base, massing models, coordinating and managing project CGI production.
• Able to do written reports and deliverable summaries, collaborating in writing and compiling various document types.
• Interface with clients, sub-consultants, and other professionals during all stages of project development, directing the work and managing the production of design concepts.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in planning, urban design, landscape architecture, or architecture.
• Relevant urban planning certification preferred, environmental accreditation also desired.
• 7+ years of experience in urban design, urban planning, or architecture practices.
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape, and other rendering software.
• Familiarity with Grasshopper, Ladybug, and other sustainability analysis software and mapping tools.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS and GIS analysis required, proficiency in Revit also necessary.
• Working knowledge and experience with land use planning, residential, retail, commercial, and mixed-use development typologies.
• Technical experience with physical design and planning, including site planning and programming, building layout, development yields, and massing modeling.
• Solid graphic skills, including hand-sketching ability, visualization renderings, plans, and document layout.
• Working knowledge of sustainable design and planning.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.