Urban Designer

LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD is seeking an Urban Designer for their Charleston or Raleigh offices. The role involves preparing urban design projects, collaborating with various design professionals, and contributing to client presentations. Candidates should have a background in urban design, strong graphic skills, and familiarity with design software. A degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Urban Design and 3+ years of experience are preferred.
Our vision is simple. In our commitment to the Southeast, we create architecture that enriches community through a culture of design excellence and expertise, innovation and collaborative engagement.

What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to creating spaces that enrich communities with lasting impact. Our projects are driven by a deep understanding of local culture, needs, and aspirations, resulting in designs that resonate with and enhance the communities they serve.

At LS3P, we don't just design buildings; we create iconic landmarks that define skylines, inspire people, and transform spaces. Join us in shaping the future of architecture and design in the Southeast!

We are currently seeking an Urban Designer to join either our Charleston or Raleigh offices. You are passionate about design and devoted to quality. You are skilled in urbanism, have an understanding of a variety of building types, and early-stage design ideation, with a focus on preparing urban design projects throughout the Southeast in collaboration with the entire UE team as well as the firm.

You will help prepare urban design projects across the firm including master plans, comprehensive and small area plans, concept designs and schematic designs. You will be responsible for key project deliverables, drawings, renderings, diagrams and animations.

A Day in the Life:
• Work side by side in a team environment with our Design Leaders, Project Managers, Architects, Interior Designers, Urban Planners and Emerging Professionals on active production projects
• Contribute to other design and marketing efforts undertaken by the firm
• Create visual presentations and communications for client interactions
• Discover your areas of interest and work with talented mentors
• Develop design assignments throughout all project phases
• Coordinate architectural drawings across disciplines
• Support communication between project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants
• Play an integral part in overall client satisfaction, design quality and profitability of all projects undertaken that contribute to the firm's strategic priorities

Your Strengths as an Urban Designer:
• Familiarity with principles of urban design
• Familiarity with Revit is beneficial but not required
• Experience with 3D communication, by hand or graphic software such as SketchUp, Rhino and rendering engines such as Lumion and/or Enscape
• Strong graphic design skills and experience with InDesign and the Adobe Creative Suite are required
• Experience with AI tools such as Midjourney or Veras and computational tools such as Grasshopper, Dynamo, or Python are beneficial but not required
• Understanding of relevant codes such as state building codes, ANSI 117.1, BOMA
• LEED accreditation or interest in achieving accreditation is preferred
• Understanding of the design and procurement processes
• Ability to direct and motivate work efforts of others and handle project challenges
• Capability to self-manage project assignments from start to finish with oversight
• Experience with incorporating research in design process

What You Bring To The Table:
• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Urban Design from a NAAB-accredited university
• 3+ years of experience in an architectural office or equivalent professional setting is preferred

A cover letter, resume and portfolio demonstrating Revit skills and rendering abilities are required.

Life at LS3P

Together, we are building the skylines of the Southeast.

Our values articulate our beliefs and ground us in a common culture. They are the core of our practice, and reflect the "who" of our community.
• EXCELLENCE is a beginning point
• INTEGRITY is at the core of our decision making and actions
• EMPOWERMENT with accountability makes better decisions
• COLLABORATION leverages the best in everyone
• BALANCE gives us fuel to do our best
• STEWARDSHIP ensures a future
• CARING for each other is what holds us together

We are made up of 12 offices that celebrate their own unique traditions, but we embrace a "one firm" attitude that unifies us.

LS3P's Commitment To You:
• Ongoing engagement with fantastic design team members
• To develop new skills and contribute to world-class projects
• Participate in meaningful collaboration and research efforts
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• Professional development allowance to toward educational opportunities
• Leadership development and mentoring across sectors, markets, offices and the firm
• Participation in community service and outreach occasions supporting local and national organizations
• Flexibility and balance in your schedule

LS3P recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to equal opportunity and believe that inclusivity benefits us all. We actively seek and consider all qualified employment applications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexual preference, partnership status, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions and protected veteran status, status of participation in the U.S. Armed Services, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.