All Things Urban

Perkins Eastman is a global architecture and design firm guided by the belief that design can have a positive and lasting impact on people’s lives. With more than 1,100 employees in 24 locations around the world, we collaborate seamlessly across borders, barriers, and disciplines to connect people and ideas. Whether conceiving of new healthcare models, reviving a local landmark as a boutique hotel, or helping communities become more resilient, we are united in a dedication to progressive and inventive design that enhances the human experience. If everything is design, everything we do is HUMAN BY DESIGN.

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Intermediate Urban Designer/Project Manager in our downtown Los Angeles office. This position would work on a variety of large-scale development projects, designing for the human experience around transit and transportation of all modes, on corridors, and related transit-oriented development. We see this position as an opportunity to manage and design in a variety of contexts while advancing practice leadership skills and responsibilities.

We are interested in exceptional candidates with strong analytical and communication skills who are passionate about community building at all scales. This person will work within our multidisciplinary team to coordinate commercial, civic, transit, and other private and public sector projects.

• Large-scale public project delivery experience, with a sophisticated understanding of the urban built environment a plus
• Public Engagement experience
• Experience in a variety of contract arrangements – and participating in collaborative work with multi-disciplinary design teams, including integrated project delivery.
• Able to multi-task – including advancing internal project teams on design tasks, and tracking project scopes.
• Comfortable when working with clients and extended teams in workshop settings.
• Fluency with various software programs – such as Adobe Suites, Rhino, Sketchup, ESRI GIS
• Managing teams
• Excellent communications, possessing demonstrated skill in the execution of politically, technically, or operationally complex projects.

• 5-10 years of experience in built environments – public or private sector
• Masters in architecture, Urban Design or Planning
• Time Management Skills
• Superior organization skills and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must possess strong computer skills and high proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Office 365.
• Compensation may vary based on the job level.

What We Provide

Our cities are growing rapidly, and the ways we move through them are quickly evolving. Perkins Eastman (PE) is committed to being at the forefront of these innovations. We provide meaningful place-based solutions to large-scale infrastructure, urban design, architecture and planning for a broad variety of public sector clients on the West Coast.

PE is a strategic architectural and planning firm, highly networked across offices in Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, Vancouver, Seattle, and San Francisco Bay Area regions. Our studios focus on designing, delivering, and advising our clients on how to achieve the highest quality urban Place-making and infrastructure – from the streets, bridges and transit systems that connect us, to the buildings and spaces between.

What We Offer You

• Robust medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k Options
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Professional Development
• Competitive salary

Type: We are a hybrid model (3days in the Office and 2 days working remotely)

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

Salary Range: $94,000 to $114,000

We’re not fully sure whether this role is open to international candidates. If you would need visa sponsorship or work authorisation, we recommend checking directly with the employer before applying.