JKA is seeking a full-time Urban Designer with 0 to 3 years of experience. Candidates should have either an undergraduate or graduate degree in urban design, planning, and/or architecture and a passion for place-making and built-form policies
JKA is a full-service, 11-person architecture and urban design firm working on urban design as well as multifamily, hospitality, and commercial projects. Our mission is to foster places and buildings that further social equity and support health, happiness, and well-being. We are growing our office through a design and thinking culture of collaboration, respect, diversity, mentorship, leadership, and opportunity.
The Urban Designer will work on urban design, site planning, and other design policy-related studies and programs such as, but not limited to, the development of objective design standards, formulation of design guidelines and form-based codes, design review, and master planning. The Urban Designer also provides technical assistance on topics related to planning, zoning and environmental design issues.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability with design software including Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino and/or SketchUp, Revit, ArcGIS, or similar.
- Strong and collaborative writing, communication, and presentation skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or similar.
- Interest in zoning and form-based codes.
- Must be Los Angeles/Southern California based and able to accommodate JKA’s 9/80 work schedule.
JKA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, medical condition, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Please send a cover letter, resume and written and graphic portfolio/work samples (maximum 10MB) to admin@jka-la.com.
Due to the high volume of resumes we receive we are only able to respond to those we interview.
No calls, no recruiters.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,500.00 - $82,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90010: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person