Mid-level Urban Designer

Dudek

Mid-level Urban Designer working with Dudek's Planning team to shape urban spaces and address societal issues. Collaborating on a variety of projects including planning, design, and community engagement.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timePasadena • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop conceptual architectural massing studies, urban design concepts, site layouts, and illustrative plans
Translate planning policies, zoning regulations, and General Plan land use guidance into physical design solutions
Support preparation of master plans, specific plans, objective design standards, and urban design frameworks
Conduct site analysis and prepare development capacity studies based on industry-standard building typologies
Research and analyze land use, transportation, housing, and environmental planning policies
Write and edit plans, reports, and regulatory documents
Produce graphics, diagrams, renderings, maps, and visual storytelling materials for client deliverables and public engagement
Develop public-facing materials including presentation boards, visualizations, and outreach content
Serve as a task lead and support project management for planning and urban design assignments
Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams including planners, architects, environmental scientists, engineers, and transportation specialists
Utilize GIS and data visualization tools to analyze and illustrate spatial data, and prepare maps and infographics
Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to junior staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
Approximately 6+ years of professional experience in urban design, planning, architecture, or related disciplines
Demonstrated experience integrating design and planning expertise
Working knowledge of zoning regulations, land use policy, and entitlement processes
Proficiency with design and technical tools such as GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, or similar platforms
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

urban designsite analysisdevelopment capacity studiesland use policyzoning regulationsentitlement processesdesign integrationgraphic productionvisual storytellingproject management

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationleadershipguidanceknowledge sharing

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in ArchitectureMaster’s degree in Architecturevalid driver’s licensepersonal automobile liability insurance