Planner/Urban Designer II

Morris Adjmi Architects (MA) is a multidisciplinary design firm that reinterprets historic urban influences to create buildings that stand out by fitting in. Known for innovative materials, sustainable design, and a strong engagement with the arts, MA’s work is shaped by a thoughtful understanding of architectural, cultural, environmental, and economic forces.

A Planner/Urban Designer II at MA is fully competent in conventional aspects of urban design, site planning, and public realm design tasks. They provide technical assistance on zoning, environmental concerns, and other planning-related topics with confidence and independence. This role involves attending governmental or community design oversight meetings as needed.

The Planner/Urban Designer II contributes to project creative design efforts in the early stages of development, assisting the Director of Planning in preparing initial zoning, programming, and feasibility presentations and reports. Their responsibilities span various aspects of the planning process, ensuring well-rounded development of design and technical solutions.

Key Expectations

• Uphold the MA Core Values in all aspects of work
• Have the ability and willingness to be flexible, working both independently and collaboratively with the project teams, consultants, and contractors
• Be capable of learning and adapting to new software as required
• Be a motivated, self-starter open to opportunities to learn and ask for advice; self-evaluate one’s skills, efficiency, and where improvement is needed
• Effectively communicate with team members and organize workload; meet established deadlines
• Complete tasks with accuracy, precision, and attention to detail
• Be a clear written and verbal communicator with strong presentation skills