Land Planner/Urban Planning Specialist

ABLA is seeking a Land Planner/Urban Planning Specialist in Tempe, AZ, to design innovative and sustainable community spaces. The role involves preparing site plans, feasibility studies, and presentations using AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite. Candidates should have a degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Planning with 2-4 years of experience. ABLA offers a mentorship-driven culture and diverse project opportunities, emphasizing creativity and collaboration.
Are You Ready to Design Tomorrow?

ABLA is a premier planning, landscape architecture, and design firm dedicated to crafting innovative and sustainable spaces that inspire and impact lives. Each project is our blank canvas—thoughtfully shaped by community vision, ecological balance, and dynamic infrastructure.

We’re seeking a passionate Land Planner who’s ready to shape the future of communities with creativity, precision, and an eye for sustainable solutions. If you thrive on transforming land into purposeful, vibrant places and love collaborating in a supportive, energetic environment, ABLA is your next destination.

Position: Land Planner

Location: Tempe, Arizona​

About the Role: Are you a creative dynamo passionate about shaping vibrant communities through thoughtful land planning and design? At ABLA, you'll collaborate with our dynamic planning and design team to develop innovative, sustainable, and impactful land development projects. Your role will involve preparing preliminary site plans, feasibility studies, and creating compelling presentations using AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign), and Microsoft Office. You'll actively tackle project challenges such as zoning compliance, topographical considerations, drainage solutions, and community integration, ensuring each project exceeds municipal standards and aligns with ABLA's high expectations.

We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented candidate eager to grow professionally within our vibrant, mentorship-focused environment at our modern Tempe Town Lake studio.

Why ABLA?
• Creative Hub: Our Tempe Town Lake studio blends indoor-outdoor workspaces designed to fuel creativity and collaboration.
• Grow With Us: Benefit from a mentorship-driven culture where professional growth and innovation are at the core of everything we do.
• Impactful Projects: Engage in a diverse array of projects—from community master planning to urban redevelopment—each providing unique challenges and rewarding outcomes.

Your Impact:
• Innovative Planning: Collaborate on land planning projects, entitlement documents, feasibility studies, master plans, and strategic frameworks.
• Creative Documentation: Craft engaging presentation materials and comprehensive project documents using AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign), and Microsoft Office.
• Problem Solver: Analyze site conditions for suitability, addressing issues such as zoning, municipal compliance, environmental impact, and community integration.
• Engaged Communicator: Clearly convey design and planning concepts through compelling narratives and visual storytelling, coordinating closely with internal teams and external partners.

What You Bring:
• Detail Dynamo: Exceptional organizational abilities, managing multiple projects seamlessly.
• Proactive Professional: Comfortable working independently yet confident in seeking collaboration and mentorship when needed.
• Tech Adept: Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office; experience with SketchUp, Lumion, or Land F/X is a plus.
• Experience & Education: Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or related discipline. 2-4 years of relevant industry experience, ideal for individuals eager to build a rewarding career.
• Passionate Contributor: An inherent curiosity and enthusiasm for land planning, landscape architecture, and community-driven development.

Ready to Join Our Team?

Step into a role where your creativity meets purpose. Submit your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter highlighting why ABLA is your perfect professional home.

Send to: careers@ablastudio.com

Let’s create inspiring spaces—together!

Visit www.ablastudio.com to learn more about our transformative work and vibrant team culture.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):
• Can you share examples of previous projects you've worked on, highlighting your role in the planning and design process?
• How proficient are you with Autodesk AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign), and Microsoft Office, (describe in detail)?
• Can you describe your experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with external stakeholders?
• Where do you see yourself professionally in the next 3-5 years, and how can ABLA help you achieve those goals?

Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:
• Tempe, AZ 85281 (Required)

Work Location: In person