Key job responsibilities include:
- Generating design and planning alternatives for infrastructure and development projects.
- Leading analysis for structure, buildings, sites, networks, and neighborhoods.
- Producing clear diagrams to explain ideas, concepts, and alternatives.
- Assisting with outreach and engagement.
- 3D modeling and visualization in Rhino, Grasshopper, and Enscape, and AI-enabled design exploration tools.
- Writing and producing highly visual and conceptually clear reports and presentations.
- Preparing design documentation, guidelines, concept packages, and implementation materials.
- Providing code and policy review for architectural projects.
- Client and consultant coordination.
A successful applicant will:
- Be an excellent collaborator.
- Have a history of contributing to and delivering urban design and city planning projects.
- Demonstrate an eagerness to contribute, learn from, and lead in a dynamic team environment.
- Demonstrate excellence with evolving tools and methods in urban design and planning, with a drive to explore, experiment, and rethink traditional approaches.
- Project experience in digital prototyping, fabrication, visualization, or immersive environments is preferred, especially when paired with a desire to contribute to team-wide knowledge and capability.
- Show experience in and a commitment to inclusive and equitable stakeholder engagement.
- Play a pivotal role in elevating the work of the Urban Systems Lab inside and outside of the office.
- Be in or willing to relocate to Seattle, working in person 4 days a week.
Minimum qualifications:
- Professional degree in urban design, landscape architecture, architecture, city planning, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in a range of planning and urban design contexts
- Proficiency in existing and emerging design and visualization tools and technologies, such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, and Arc GIS
- Ability to self-direct and work independently as well as in a highly collaborative team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills
Office & Hybrid HoursLMN employees collaborate in-office on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Fridays are hybrid workdays that allow employees to work in the office, from home, or any location they choose. Core work hours are from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm and provide flexibility for employees to structure their schedules around personal commitments and commuting.
Benefits
LMN offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to employees and their families, along with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Depending on the employee's choice of health insurance coverage, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA) are available, as well as a Dependent Care FSA for employees with eligible dependents. Employees are also covered by long-term disability insurance and group term life insurance. After meeting eligibility requirements, employees may enroll in the LMN 401(k) plan, which includes discretionary matching and profit-sharing contributions. Employees accrue a minimum of 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) during their first year and observe 9 holidays, including 2 floating holidays.
Compensation
This is a salaried position with a pay range of $90,000 to $105,000. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.
Office & Hybrid HoursLMN employees collaborate in-office on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Fridays are hybrid workdays that allow employees to work in the office, from home, or any location they choose. Core work hours are from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm and provide flexibility for employees to structure their schedules around personal commitments and commuting.
Benefits
LMN offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to employees and their families, along with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Depending on the employee's choice of health insurance coverage, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA) are available, as well as a Dependent Care FSA for employees with eligible dependents. Employees are also covered by long-term disability insurance and group term life insurance. After meeting eligibility requirements, employees may enroll in the LMN 401(k) plan, which includes discretionary matching and profit-sharing contributions. Employees accrue a minimum of 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) during their first year and observe 9 holidays, including 2 floating holidays.
Compensation
This is a salaried position with a pay range of $90,000 to $105,000. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.
