Lead Urban Designer

Step into a leadership opportunity as a Lead Urban Designer in Sacramento, CA, where you’ll help shape vibrant communities through innovative planning and design. Join a highly respected, fast-growing urban design and planning studio known for its collaborative culture, creative freedom, and impactful projects ranging from neighborhoods to regional-scale developments. With strong leadership recognition and the ability to influence your own career path, this is a unique chance to make a lasting mark in California’s urban landscape.

Qualifications and responsibilities for this Lead Urban Designer position include:

• 12–15 years of consulting experience in urban design and planning – Lead complex projects including master plans, community plans, and zoning initiatives
• Advanced knowledge of California planning practices – Oversee housing, mixed-use infill, transit-oriented development, and complete streets projects
• Master’s degree in urban design or planning (or similar) – Apply advanced technical expertise across multidisciplinary teams
• Proven project management experience – Manage sub-consants, mentor staff, and drive project delivery from concept through completion
• Strong leadership and business development skills – Support proposals, client relationships, and strategic growth initiatives
• Excellent visual and presentation abilities – Develop compelling 2D/3D graphics, renderings, and storytelling presentations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino (or similar), Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering tools – Produce high-quality design visuals and reports
• Community engagement experience – Lead workshops, outreach efforts, and public-facing presentations

Salary: $135,200 - $189,280 per year, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, stock bonuses, wellness programs, a 401(k), 17 days of PTO (negotiable), and 11 floating holidays per year.

DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!

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Are you ready to take your career to the next level? If so, we want to hear from you! Apply today and let's explore the exciting opportunities waiting for you.

LEAD URBAN DESIGNER | URBAN DESIGN MANAGER | SENIOR URBAN PLANNER | AICP (PREFERRED) | AUTOCAD | SKETCHUP | RHINO | ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE | LUMION | MASTER PLANNING | TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT | COMMUNITY PLANNING

Pay: $135,200.00 - $189,280.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $135,200 - $189,280