Urban Designer

Johnson Fain Employer:
Los Angeles, CA, USLocation:
Fri, Aug 23 '24Posted on:
$70,000 - $90,000 annually Pay:

Johnson Fain is looking for candidates with dual experience and education in Architecture and Urban Design. The ideal candidates will be creative, conceptual thinkers who have experience with projects that include master plans, new town plans, facilities master planning, general and specific plans, site feasibility, and land use analysis for a variety of clients and diverse industries including universities, media and entertainment, public agencies, cities, the United States and international governments, resorts, private and public development, and redevelopment. 

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Urban Design.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Exceptional research and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office, 3D Visualization software such as Rhino, Lumion, and 3DS Max.

Johnson Fain offers an intellectual and creative work environment with state-of-the-art computer software integration, a model shop with both laser and 3D print modeling, and a spacious open studio.  The firm offers a competitive benefits package, flexible hours, guest speakers and social events, free parking, professional development support, and more.  Competitive salaries offered commensurate with level of experience.  Candidates will have strong involvement in the firm’s future growth. 

About Johnson Fain:
For 40 years Johnson Fain has remained a fully integrated, “boutique” architectural, urban design + planning, and interiors firm with one office in Los Angeles, CA and has established itself as an award-winning studio known for its creative approach to the built environment and attention to client service. The firm has received numerous awards for design excellence, including the 2023 ULI Americans Award for Excellence for the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City, OK. The American Institute of Architects has also recognized Johnson Fain with multiple awards at the national, state and local levels. The American Institute of Architects California Council honored Johnson Fain with their 2018 Firm of the Year Award. The firm has designed signature projects including research and academic campuses, mixed-use projects, city plans, office and residential towers, cultural centers, and educational institutions. Project locations include California, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Japan, India, and China, among others.

Interested and qualified candidates:  Please email your resume, work samples and references to hr@johnsonfain.com with the subject heading “Urban Designer”.  No phone calls, please.