Location: Nashville, TN
Senior Urban Designer
Description
Smith Gee Studio is seeking a passionate urban designer to join our top-notch team of smart, creative, and fun people. The candidate would assist us with both public and private sector projects, including zoning entitlements, design guidelines, site planning, large-scale master planning, form-based codes, and the like. The ideal candidate will have strong design, drawing, and rendering skills with an anticipated work experience level of 5+ years in urban design, preferred.
Smith Gee Studio’s collaborative culture is a big reason for our success and the candidate should have the ability to work within a team environment. The candidate should have a fundamental understanding of smart growth principles, traditional neighborhood design, urban development issues, zoning standards, and sustainable design. We pride ourselves in the ability to design plans that are realistic and take into account building systems, building codes, local codes, policies, and development standards. The ideal candidate will share our enthusiasm and commitment to high-quality place-making/urban design, community engagement, and sustainable design and will be skilled at quickly adapting to the shifting needs of our clients.
Responsibilities
- Design concept master plans for large- and small-scale projects
- Prepare zoning entitlement applications and related graphics
- Prepare designs and deliverables within project budgets and goals
- Craft and manage public outreach processes and represent the organization in professional and public forums
- Build and maintain relationships with governmental and quasi- governmental entities; real estate and business groups; civic & community organizations; cultural and professional organizations; and advocacy groups
- Learn Metro Nashville’s and other local codes and standards
- Other duties, projects, and tasks as assigned
Qualifications, Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Design concept master plans for large- and small-scale projects
- Prepare zoning entitlement applications and related graphics
- Prepare designs and deliverables within project budgets and goals
- Craft and manage public outreach processes and represent the organization in professional and public forums
- Build and maintain relationships with governmental and quasi- governmental entities; real estate and business groups; civic & community organizations; cultural and professional organizations; and advocacy groups
- Learn Metro Nashville’s and other local codes and standards
- Other duties, projects, and tasks as assigned
About Smith Gee Studio
At Smith Gee Studio, collaboration, community, and exceptional design are at the core of everything we do. Our work environment is pivotal to our success—it's a collaborative, creative, trusting, and fun atmosphere where team members are encouraged to grow their skills and take on greater responsibilities. We are always eager to meet motivated, detail-oriented individuals who share our passion for creating vibrant places to live, work, and play. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and 401(k) plans, and a dog-friendly, inclusive workplace. Our love for what we do is a big reason why our clients love what we do for them.
How to Apply
Submit all questions, resume and portfolio to humanresources@smithgeestudio.com.