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About the Role

HOK's New York office is seeking an Urban Designer to join their Planning practice. This individual will participate in all phases of large-scale projects for a variety of clients, and may scope work and develop project approach and work plans for support projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to team success through urban design experience and knowledge, designing and reviewing documents according to established standards.
• Guide project due diligence, including mapping physical site opportunities and constraints, and synthesizing key performance metrics and relevant regulatory parameters.
• Strategically apply common urban design benchmarks, precedent imagery, and data based on project and client needs.
• Drive creative urban design concepts and strategies for conceptual plan frameworks of open space, circulation, and land use.
• Initiate approaches to the creation and modification of urban design documents and drawings, performing advanced calculations to ensure design intent incorporation.
• Outline, mockup, and develop urban design graphics, reports, standards, guidelines, and presentation materials, preparing content for external partners.
• Develop strategies for urban design frameworks, systems diagrams, and conceptual plans under the guidance of a Senior Urban Designer.
• Support team design content creation and project organization, demonstrating a reliable understanding of the relationship between design and feasibility.
• Continuously improve the urban design process and team workflows using excellent tools and systems management for high-quality deliverables.
• Initiate urban design concepts based on knowledge of site planning strategies, including land use mix, block sizes, open space, building and street types, and placemaking.
• Assist with client presentations and external events, potentially leading sub-topic or table conversations, and actively participate in collaborative team design meetings.
• Collaboratively incorporate integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Lead design teams in completing tasks and responsibilities within scope, schedule, and budget, prioritizing obligations based on task prioritization and understanding of contractual obligations and client expectations.
• Begin developing successful client experiences through excellence in design and information coordination.
• Read and understand Agreements to Work within budget, schedule, work plan, and client constraints.
• Assist with marketing opportunities, interviews, proposals, work plans, and schedules.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Foster a commitment to external and internal client service.
• Proactively mentor and direct the work of less experienced staff.
• Actively promote a collaborative culture and innovative design alternatives, contributing to successful project delivery.
• Demonstrate effective conflict resolution techniques with project team members.
• Assist with HOK document QA/QC and Best Practice management standards, and archive documents appropriately.
• Actively participate in project and team quality control reviews and self-check work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and document completion.

Requirements

• Application must include both resume and portfolio (or portfolio link).
• LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.
• LEED ND preferred.

Skills

• Urban design
• Planning
• Design excellence
• Creativity
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Project management
• Client relations
• Sustainable Design
• Conflict resolution
• Quality control

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 5-10 years experience

Education Level

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in urban design, planning or architecture

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• Minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Free mental wellness resources
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage
• Matching contributions to 401(K) plan
• Retirement planning guidance
• Financial support for continued learning
• Study prep for licensure exams
• CEU credit opportunities
• Mentorship programs
• Paid professional memberships

About the Company

• HOK marked its 70th anniversary in 2025, and continues to be a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers committed to tackling the critical challenges of our time.
• HOK's mission is simple yet powerful: improve lives, serve clients, and heal the planet.
• At HOK, design excellence thrives at the intersection of art and science-where creativity meets purpose.
• HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life.

Equal Opportunity

• HOK is an EEOE, including disability/vets.