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About the Role
HDR is seeking an energetic, team-oriented urban designer to join our interdisciplinary architecture studio in Denver, CO. Our design and planning teams collaborate with diverse clients to create vibrant places, ranging from transit-oriented developments to sustainable mixed-use communities. The successful candidate will augment and collaborate with a growing team, provide leadership, seek new business development opportunities, and contribute to our design culture with innovative thinking.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support the urban design discipline across various project types for public and private sector clients.
- Engage in multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively with architects, engineers, and other disciplines.
- Lead the development of design thinking and concepts in project work and studio culture.
- Create concept and detailed drawings using 2D and 3D digital illustration tools, freehand drawing, and rendering.
- Clearly communicate design and planning concepts in writing and spoken presentations.
- Leverage the design and graphic talents of project team members for visual communication and storytelling.
- Champion urban design as a unifying framework to enhance planning, engineering, and architectural work.
- Mentor and develop other urban designers, inspiring them to deliver high-quality design solutions.
- Retain professional licensure and continue professional development.
- Build and maintain relationships across HDR's internal network to identify opportunities and strengthen teams.
- Build and strengthen relationships with clients, partners, and industry peers to identify opportunities and shape pursuit strategies.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years professional work experience as an urban designer leading community and city-building projects.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering software (e.g., RiNo, Grasshopper, Lumion, Enscape, VRay).
- Ability to direct others in applying digital tools for urban design solutions and visual communication.
- Revit and GIS skills.
- Hand sketching and drawing skills.
- Strong design and critical thinking skills, including ideation and concept iteration.
- Strong design rigor and clear visual communication.
- Exceptional visual storytelling and communication skills to craft compelling narratives.
- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or a closely related field.
- A minimum of 10 years experience in environmental consulting with a successful track record of marketing, urban design project management, staff management, and client satisfaction.
- Business development skills and familiarity with local clients and markets.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
- Extensive graphics and report document production experience.
- Highly motivated self-starter.
- Leadership skills and ability to manage in a team environment.
- Public speaking and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
Skills
- Urban design
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Rhino
- Adobe Creative Suite
- RiNo
- Grasshopper
- Lumion
- Enscape
- VRay
- Revit
- GIS
- Hand sketching
- Drawing
- Design thinking
- Critical thinking
- Visual communication
- Visual storytelling
- Microsoft Office
- Graphics production
- Report document production
- Marketing
- Project management
- Staff management
- Business development
- Public speaking
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
Location
- Denver, CO
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of 10 years professional work experience
- Minimum of 10 years experience in environmental consulting
Education Level
- Master's degree in urban design or related field (preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or closely related field (required)
- Candidates with both bachelor's and master's degrees may receive elevated consideration.
About the Company
- At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.
- We believe architecture is more than designing buildings; it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities.
- HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day.
- This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity
- As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
- Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.