Urban Designer

About the role

ASPECT Studios, a landscape architecture and urban design practice operating across Australia, Asia, the UK and the Middle East, is looking for an experienced Urban Designer to join its Perth studio. The studio is in the CBD, on the banks of the Derbarl Yerrigan, and offers a collaborative environment with mentorship and learning opportunities. The role suits someone with strong design thinking who enjoys shaping inclusive, sustainable and people-focused places.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to urban design, master planning and public realm projects from early analysis and concept design through to detailed design and delivery.
• Prepare design narratives, diagrams, drawings, reports and presentations that communicate spatial ideas and project outcomes.
• Carry out site analysis, place-based research, urban context studies and design testing to inform project direction.
• Work with clients, stakeholders, consultants and project partners in workshops, presentations and project discussions.
• Coordinate and manage project deliverables across scales, from strategic frameworks to detailed packages.
• Guide and support junior team members.
• Stay informed about emerging urban design thinking, public realm trends, sustainability practices and industry standards.

Required profile

• Degree in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning or a related design discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in professional design practice, ideally across urban design, master planning, public realm or place-based projects.
• Ability to turn complex urban challenges into clear spatial strategies and design outcomes.
• Experience preparing urban design reports, design guidelines, diagrams, presentations and drawing packages.
• Confidence working with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Passion for designing inclusive, sustainable and resilient places; manages several projects at once, travels locally and regionally to sites.
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or long-term working rights in Australia; recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Required skills

• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, GIS, Revit or Vectorworks.
• Visual communication, written communication and problem-solving skills.

What we offer

• Paid parental leave and purchased leave programs.
• Reimbursement support for industry membership fees.
• Up to 4 paid days per year for a passion project or volunteering.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Projects ranging from local to international.

To apply, submit a CV and portfolio with a brief cover letter; applicants must meet the Australian working rights requirement.