Urban Designer – Shape Cities and Public Spaces

About the role

WSP is looking for an Urban Designer to create vibrant, safe, and accessible public spaces across neighborhoods, districts and cities. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to translate community needs into compelling spatial strategies and master plans.

Key responsibilities

• Develop urban design plans, master plans and spatial strategies for various scales.
• Design streetscapes, plazas, parks and other public realms that are visually appealing and inclusive.
• Collaborate with architects, landscape architects, planners, engineers and government agencies.
• Conduct site analysis, feasibility studies and urban research.
• Produce design drawings, 3D models and visual presentations for stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local planning guidelines and regulations.
• Engage with communities to understand social and cultural contexts.
• Integrate sustainable mobility, green infrastructure and other environmental practices.

Required profile

• Strong background in urban planning, design and spatial analysis.
• Creative problem‑solving and design‑thinking mindset.
• Understanding of transport systems, public‑space design and environmental planning.
• Excellent visual communication and presentation abilities.
• Positive attitude, team player and willingness to learn.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• SketchUp
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Rhino 3D
• Microstation (optional)
• GIS (optional)
• AI tools for master‑plan development (optional)