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Urban Designer
Raimi + Associates / Multiple Locations – Berkeley, Los Angeles
Posted on: August 27, 2024
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
About Raimi + Associates
Raimi + Associates (R+A) is a 25+ person multidisciplinary planning, policy, urban design, and applied research firm with offices in Berkeley and Los Angeles. The firm works on a wide array of urban design and planning projects including General Plans, area plans, master plans, and zoning codes in California, Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest. R+A is a mission-driven firm committed to creating sustainable, healthy, equitable communities. More information on R+A can be found at www.raimiassociates.com.
About the Position
R+A is hiring urban designers with 5+ years of experience and a background in architecture or urban design to work on a variety of projects including design standards, zoning codes, specific plans, and master plans. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of residential and mixed-use building types, building codes, and 3D modeling software.
Salary and Benefits
Based on their level of experience, the new hire will be either an Intermediate Urban Designer or a Senior Urban Designer. (Note: candidates with a Master’s degree and 10+ years of directly relevant experience are encouraged to apply and may qualify for a higher position in the company with increased compensation).
- Intermediate Urban Designer: $75,000 to $95,000, DOE
- Senior Urban Designer: $95,000 to $120,000, DOE
The firm provides a generous benefits package including hybrid work schedule, an annual bonus, fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a professional development stipend, and more.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in architecture or urban design.
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in the planning/urban design field, including master plans or specific plans, zoning codes, form-based codes, general plans, and other planning documents.
- Knowledge of range of building types including residential and mixed use building
- Experience using 3-D modeling software (SketchUp, AutoCAD, etc.).
- Experience with graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite), ArcGIS, and policy documents is a plus but not required.
Application Instructions
Send an email with a cover letter (may be in the body of the email), resume, and a portfolio of work (10 pages max) to jobs@raimiassociates.com. Please put “Urban Designer Application” in the subject line.
