Urban Designer I

Role overview

Perkins&Will is looking for an entry-level Urban Designer I to join its Singapore design team. In this role, you will contribute creative support across the full design workflow, working with guidance from senior team members and helping the studio deliver high-quality urban design outcomes.

What you will do

• Assist with creative development across the design process while following team direction and established workflows.
• Support the team in meeting project and firm standards for design quality, execution, and living design principles.
• Help with information gathering, research, and early-stage creative exploration.
• Study sites, programs, and other project factors using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Prepare analytical and design drawings through hand sketching, physical models, digital analysis, and 3D/2D modeling.
• Contribute to design documentation such as master plan reports, design guidelines, and presentation decks for clients.
• Incorporate feedback by coordinating revisions to drawings, deliverables, mock-ups, and related project materials.
• Support the review and integration of zoning and policy requirements into design work.
• Help shape urban framework strategies covering circulation, open space, buildings, and infrastructure.
• Take part in client discussions and public-facing presentations when needed.
• Grow ownership of tasks within project teams and studio activities over time.
• Apply sound creative judgment throughout the design process.
• Bring curiosity, initiative, and interest in the wider design industry.
• Participate actively in team sessions, charettes, reviews, and pin-ups.
• Maintain clear communication with teammates and the designated team leader.
• Present ideas in a way that supports and motivates others.
• Coordinate with other design partners and consultants as required.
• Check work carefully for accuracy, missing information, readability, and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Deliver assigned tasks on time and within the agreed scope, schedule, and budget in a structured and dependable manner.

Experience

This position is intended for candidates with approximately 0 to 3 years of experience in planning and/or urban design projects.

Technical skills and tools

• Research and analysis for sites and design context
• Site analytics and interpretation
• Planning and zoning code analysis
• Concept development and detailed design studies
• Preparation of drawings and project deliverables
• Hand sketching and digital sketching
• Computational analysis
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D production tools such as Revit and Rhino
• Working knowledge of illustration and diagramming software such as Illustrator
• Working knowledge of analytical platforms such as ArcGIS and Grasshopper
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of visualization software such as Enscape and V-Ray
• Ability to produce physical models
• Working knowledge of presentation tools such as InDesign and PowerPoint

Education and credentials

• A bachelor’s degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or a closely related field is required.
• Professional accreditation in at least one Living Design specialty is preferred, such as LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer (CPHC/CPHD), or ILFI Living Future Accreditation.

Application materials

Applicants should provide a resume along with a concise, representative portfolio sample. The work sample must be no larger than 6 MB and all files must be submitted in PDF format.