Urban Planner / Urban Designer (Junior to Intermediate)

Dyett & Bhatia is a leading firm of urban planners and designers based in Oakland, recognized for their work in long-range planning projects across California. They are seeking a creative and passionate urban planner/designer to join their team, focusing on research, analysis, visual renderings, and community engagement for various urban planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Research and analysis
• Writing reports and plans
• Creating visual renderings/animations
• Developing design standards
• Stakeholder outreach and community engagement
• Project coordination

Skills

• Exceptional urban design and visualization abilities
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
• Effective verbal communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively in teams
• Graduate degree in urban planning, urban design, or closely related field or commensurate experience
• Some prior planning-related work experience
• Expertise in Adobe Illustrator
• Candidates must hold a valid driver's license and be able to travel occasionally
• Successful candidate will need to be based in or willing to relocate to the Bay Area and work part of the week in office
• Expertise in InDesign and GIS desirable
• Exposure to California planning practice
• Geographic familiarity with the state
• Background/interest in land use planning and/or environmental planning, sustainability and climate resiliency

Benefits

• Health insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Generous PTO including vacation, medical/sick time, and holidays
• Tax-advantaged retirement savings plan with up to 3% employer matching contribution
• Training budget for career development, continuing education expenses, and professional memberships and affiliations
• Flexible schedules & remote work options
• Regularly scheduled social events & team-building activities

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