Role Overview

We are looking for a highly creative and design-driven Senior Urban Designer to shape compelling, future-focused urban environments. This role is for someone who can think conceptually, translate ideas into strong spatial narratives, and craft memorable places through design excellence, storytelling, and innovation. You will play a key role in defining the vision of projects—from early concepts to detailed frameworks—while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver meaningful and contextually responsive urban solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership: Lead the development of bold and innovative urban design concepts, masterplans, and spatial strategies across all project stages

Design Narrative & Storytelling: Craft strong, coherent design narratives that articulate vision, identity, and placemaking strategies

Master planning & Spatial Design: Develop high-quality masterplans integrating land use, public realm, mobility, and landscape to create cohesive urban environments

3D Visualisation & Representation: Create and oversee high-quality 3D models, visualisations, and graphics that clearly communicate design intent and enhance project storytelling

AI-Driven Design & Ideation: Leverage AI tools and digital workflows for rapid ideation, scenario testing, and efficient design exploration

Frameworks & Guidelines: Lead the development of urban design and architectural guidelines, ensuring design integrity and consistency across masterplan components

Research-Led Design: Translate site analysis, cultural context, and market insights into informed and distinctive design responses

Report Writing & Leadership: Lead the preparation of high-quality reports, ensuring strong narrative flow, clarity of ideas, and alignment with design intent. Take ownership of structuring, reviewing, and finalizing key deliverables

Collaboration: Work closely with architects, landscape designers, planners, and engineers to deliver integrated and high-performing urban solutions

Project Contribution: Take ownership of design packages, ensuring quality, clarity, and alignment with the overall project vision

Innovation in Design: Continuously explore new tools, technologies, and methodologies to push design boundaries and improve delivery

Thought Leadership: Contribute to advancing design culture within the studio, championing excellence, and developing specialist themes such as placemaking, wellness, and sustainable urbanism

Requirements

Degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field

8–10 years of experience in urban design with a strong focus on concept and master planning

A compelling portfolio demonstrating design thinking, creativity, and high-quality graphic and 3D visual communication

Strong proficiency in design and visualisation tools (Rhino, Adobe Suite, 3D modelling, etc.)

Demonstrated experience in report writing, structuring, and leading complex deliverables

Ability to integrate AI tools into design workflows is highly desirable

Excellent communication skills—both visual and written—with the ability to lead presentations and client discussions

Experience working on complex, multidisciplinary projects

What We’re Looking For

A strong design sensibility with the ability to think at both strategic and human scales

Passion for creating meaningful, people-centric places

A proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership and lead outputs

Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced, collaborative, and design-led environment