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Urban Designer/Architect
The Arroyo Group / Pasadena, CA
Posted on: August 29, 2020
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
The Arroyo Group is seeking an Urban Designer/Architect to support its work in community planning projects and affordable housing feasibility studies/conceptual design.
We are a 45-year-old boutique planning and urban design firm based in Pasadena, CA that is committed to strong personal and company values, social equity, and high-quality, community-responsive design. Our major segments of work are long-range planning including Specific Plans, Downtown Plans and Transit-Oriented Development Plans; complete streets streetscape design; and conceptual affordable housing design for sites owned by religious congregations or other non-profits.
The selected individual will become an indispensable part of our small, multi-disciplinary team with significant growth potential. Our preferred candidate would be motivated by a desire to make a difference in the community, particularly for those of lesser means, and will have the heart, understanding and patience to work with religious congregations and local governments. He/she would possess emotional intelligence, wisdom and a strong work ethic in addition to possessing the technical skills necessary to carry out the work described below.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with religious congregations to develop conceptual plans for affordable housing development on congregational land
- Develop urban design plans interrelating different classes of vertical development, public spaces, streets, etc. at the project, district and city scale
- Prepare digital and/or hand-drawn illustrations of development concepts
- Write proposals, conduct project interviews and in general support the business development of the firm
- Provide input and feedback to the Managing Principal on business strategy, planning and practices
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Architecture with significant coursework in Urban Design highly preferred. Candidates with Master’s degrees in Urban Design or Planning may also be considered.
- 5+ years professional practice in architecture or related discipline highly preferred
- Licensure is not required
Application Instructions
Position title, responsibilities, and compensation package can be adjusted to the preferred candidate. Candidates seeking part-time (20+ hours per week) as well as full-time employment are encouraged to apply. Interested parties should submit a personalized cover letter, resume, list of references and portfolio or work sample to Philip Burns, Managing Principal, at [email protected].
