Studio Lead: Zoning/Urban Design

Code Studio

Los Angeles, CA

Experience Level: Senior

AICP Certification: AICP Not required

Salary: $100K to $130K - depending on experience

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Code Studio is looking to hire a seasoned professional to help manage our growing portfolio of national and international urban design, zoning, and form-based code work.

Code Studio is seeking a Studio Lead for our newly established LA office with strong project management skills and a passion for zoning and urban design. We are looking for a well-organized, detail-oriented applicant who will thrive managing a diverse range of zoning and planning projects.

Are you that person? If you’re interested keep on reading!!!

About Us:

We think BIG . . . The future of our cities is more than just an incremental improvement on today – it is a transformational change. Code Studio needs your design and creative problem-solving skills to support our growing national and international practice. We are looking for a talented individual with a background in solving complex urban design and planning issues.

As a small private planning firm, Code Studio has a unique, ground-level glimpse into all aspects of the planning business. Our work involves hands-on experience and collaboration on some of the nation’s largest zoning code updates in a variety of communities across the country.

About You:

You have 5 to 10 years of private consulting experience in planning, zoning, or urban design. We are interested in hiring someone with a real passion for life. We are looking for an individual who is a motivated team player, has excellent verbal, visual, and written communication skills, and most importantly, is passionate about building diverse and inclusive cities.

Location:

We are currently seeking someone for a full-time position in our Los Angeles office. The position will be hybrid, mostly in-person with some remote workdays. This position will require overnight travel to our client cities.

About the Role:

You must be comfortable:

  • Managing complex teams working on some of our most challenging but inspiring projects
  • Providing work on time and on budget that is of the highest technical and creative quality
  • Delivering public presentations and facilitating public meetings
  • Building relationships with current and future clients
  • Developing marketing content that helps establish yourself and Code Studio as thought leaders at the intersection of zoning, urban design, and form-based code work

Benefits:

Salary is negotiable depending on experience. The benefits package includes health insurance, paid time off and holidays, an IRA with an employer match, and funds to support professional development.

How to Apply:

Code Studio is committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We believe that having employees with diverse backgrounds enables us to better meet our mission and serve our clients and community. People of color, women, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Fill out our application form. Please be sure to communicate your experience relative to the role, as well as how your background adds a unique perspective to Code Studio’s work. No one ever meets 100% of the preferred skill set. We encourage you to break the mold and apply. We look forward to receiving your application.

Posted October 18, 2024, 12:22 PM PDT


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