Urban Designer

Dudek

Urban Designer with urban planning and architectural skills working on diverse projects at Dudek. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for master planning and community development initiatives in Pasadena.

Posted 6/11/2026full-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.
Support and participate in public workshops, design charrettes, and stakeholder meetings.
Serve as a task lead and support project management for planning and urban design assignments.

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
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

urban designsite layoutsdevelopment capacity studiesland use policyzoning regulationsentitlement processesdesign integrationgraphic productionreport writingregulatory documentation

Soft Skills

project managementpublic engagementstakeholder communicationcollaborationanalytical thinkingcreative problem solvingleadershippresentation skillsworkshop facilitationteam support

Certifications

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