What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Urban Designer position at Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company?
Lead Urban Designer
Alternate/Related Job Titles
- Senior Urban Designer
- Urban Design Lead
- Urban Planning Lead
- Principal Urban Designer
- Urban Design Manager
Location
Sacramento, CA
Onsite Flexibility
Hybrid
Job Details
- Position Type: Direct Hire
- Pay / Salary: $150,000 - $190,000/year
Job Summary
The Lead Urban Designer is responsible for driving design vision across urban planning and design projects, leading initiatives from concept through delivery. This role combines strategic leadership, creative design, and stakeholder engagement to deliver innovative urban solutions across California-based projects. The position requires deep expertise in urban design, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced studio environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead urban design projects including specific plans, master plans, and community plans
- Drive design concepts through visioning, site analysis, feasibility studies, and strategy development
- Mentor and guide junior team members within the Urban Design Planning Studio
- Develop 2D and 3D visualizations including site plans, renderings, and simulations
- Prepare graphically rich reports and presentations using design tools
- Lead community engagement efforts including workshops and outreach initiatives
- Support business development activities including proposals and client relationship management
- Collaborate across disciplines such as environmental planning and climate action
Required Experience
- 12–15 years of urban design and planning experience in a consulting environment
- Advanced knowledge of California urban planning practices including housing, mixed-use, and transit-oriented development
- Experience managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams
- Strong presentation and storytelling skills for client and community engagement
- Proficiency in design and modeling tools including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and Excel
Nice-to-Have Experience
- Advanced knowledge of Lumion or similar rendering tools
- Experience with form-based codes, zoning, and design standards
- Background in sustainability or climate-focused planning
Required Skills
- Urban design leadership
- Project and team management
- Design visualization and communication
Preferred Skills
- 3D modeling and rendering
- Community engagement
- Business development
- Strategic planning
Additional Skills
- Ability to develop creative and innovative design solutions
- Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
- Experience leading stakeholder engagement and outreach
- Strong analytical and feasibility assessment skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
About the Client
A design-focused urban planning and development firm specializing in innovative, sustainable, and community-driven solutions. The organization emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and impactful design to shape thriving communities across California.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number
26-02691
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Salary : $150,000 - $190,000