Urban Designer

About Watg
WATG is the world's preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, home to more than 500 professionals globally, located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.

Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.

We were founded in Honolulu in 1945, and the spirit of the islands taught us to focus on community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability – which we still prioritize today. We passionately believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long-term resilience. We stay true to our values of designing spaces that respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.

WATG is hiring an Urban Designer for our office in London.

ROLE
The Urban Designer collaborates with planners, architects, and other project team members to design, coordinate, and present ideas relating to a variety of resort, residential, mixed-use, and urban planning and design projects. The Urban Designer works collaboratively with the Planning team on concept development, research, and drawings to meet project schedules and budgets.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Develops creative design concepts on a wide range of master planning and urban design projects, including large-scale master planned development, mixed-use and infill development, resort and hospitality destination master plan, community and neighborhood-scale master planning and design, and vision master planning
• Conducts project research and analysis, and completes assignments using research, analysis, and critical thinking
• Develops design concepts and produces planning and urban design graphics (2D and 3D) and presentation deliverables
• Develops and advances design thinking and concepts in project work
• Explores new technologies and software applications under the guidance of the Studio leadership and the Design Technology team
• Produces working drawings, design sketches, diagrams, schedules, and other computer-generated or hand-drawn documents
• Directs and provides guidance to less experienced members of the team in the production of design concepts and oversees their production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban design, planning, architecture, or landscape architecture
• Working toward a professional registration
• Environmental accreditation preferred
• 4+ years of experience in urban design, urban planning, or architecture practices
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape and other rendering software
• Knowledge of Grasshopper, Ladybug and other sustainability analysis software and mapping tools
• Proficient knowledge of Revit
• Experience in ArcGIS and GIS analysis
• Basic knowledge and experience with Midjourney and other latest AI tools approved by WATG for project work
• Good understanding of land use planning, residential, retail, commercial, and mixed-use development typologies
• Effective communication skills in verbal presentation, written narrative, and graphic representation
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities and meet deadlines and budgets consistently
• Works effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
• Please include a copy of your CV and portfolio to be considered for this position.

WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer