Urban Designer II

Location: Miami, Florida, United States

Company

Stratus is an integrated engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm serving public- and private-sector clients across civic, commercial, industrial, transportation, education, water resources, and government projects.

What you will do

• Develop design concepts, alternatives, master plans, streetscapes, development frameworks, and public realm projects.
• Conduct urban design, planning, development capacity, mobility, land-use, urban form, and demographic analyses.
• Translate research and technical findings into planning recommendations, design guidelines, regulatory frameworks, and project presentations.
• Create diagrams, renderings, maps, visualizations, 2D and 3D models, massing studies, site layouts, and technical reports.
• Present analyses and design concepts during client meetings, stakeholder workshops, public engagement activities, and community initiatives.
• Coordinate with project managers and multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, landscape, and planning teams while mentoring Urban Designer I staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in urban design, planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or an equivalent field.
• Portfolio demonstrating advanced design thinking, analytical capabilities, graphic communication, and technical problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Revit, Rhino, Lumion, or comparable design and visualization software.
• Knowledge of zoning regulations, development processes, TOD principles, spatial analysis, public realm design, and planning studies.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines, develop independent design solutions, and communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and through presentations.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
• Experience presenting to clients, stakeholders, public agencies, or community groups.
• Working knowledge of zoning codes, form-based codes, development review processes, entitlement procedures, or professional certifications such as AICP, AIA, ASLA, LEED AP, or CNU-A.

Culture & Benefits

• Team-oriented environment focused on transparency, creativity, and shared success.
• Career development, leadership opportunities, specialization paths, education, and professional licensing support.
• Flexible hybrid work approach supporting work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, paid holidays, and competitive PTO.