Urban Designer

Position: Urban Designer

Experience: 1+ Years
Education: Master’s Degree in Urban Design / Urban Planning / Architecture or a related field
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a creative, analytical, and detail-oriented Urban Designer with 1+ years of professional experience to join our multidisciplinary design and planning team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of urban design principles, public realm design, spatial planning, streetscape development, and sustainable urban development . The candidate will contribute to the development of urban design concepts, master plans, area development strategies, public spaces, and detailed design proposals.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop urban design concepts, frameworks, master plans, and area development proposals .
- Prepare urban design studies, site analysis, concept plans, and development strategies.
- Conduct site visits, site assessments, and contextual analysis of existing urban environments.
- Develop proposals for streetscapes, public spaces, plazas, pedestrian areas, parks, and mixed-use developments .
- Prepare urban design drawings, plans, sections, elevations, diagrams, and presentation materials.
- Work on master planning, urban regeneration, transit-oriented development, and public realm projects .
- Analyze land use, built form, density, connectivity, movement patterns, public spaces, and urban character.
- Prepare 3D massing, visualization, diagrams, and design presentations to communicate design concepts effectively.
- Coordinate with architects, urban planners, landscape architects, transportation consultants, GIS specialists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
- Assist in preparing design guidelines, development frameworks, streetscape guidelines, and urban design standards.
- Participate in client presentations, stakeholder consultations, design workshops, and project discussions.
- Incorporate sustainability, accessibility, walkability, and climate-responsive principles into urban design proposals.
- Support project teams in delivering high-quality design outputs within agreed timelines.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s Degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 1+ year of relevant professional experience in urban design, planning, architecture, landscape design, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of urban design principles, spatial planning, public realm design, and urban development .
- Good design thinking and ability to translate planning concepts into visually compelling design proposals.
- Strong analytical, visualization, presentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple project deliverables.

Technical Skills

- Proficiency in AutoCAD .
- Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign .
- Knowledge of SketchUp, Rhino, 3D visualization, or similar software is preferred.
- Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS is an advantage.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel .
- Experience with rendering and visualization software such as Lumion, Enscape, V-Ray, or similar tools is desirable.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!