The CUDC is seeking a full-time Senior Urban Designer with broad multi-disciplinary design experience, an interest in urban design education, and a commitment to public involvement in the design process.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

The Senior Urban Designer will be involved in all aspects of the CUDC’s operations, working closely with the director in initiating new programs, advancing the mission and activities of the organization, leading design projects, and developing proposals for research grants and technical service contracts. Depending on interests and qualifications, the Senior Urban Designer may also contribute to design studios and/or seminars of Kent State’s Graduate Programs.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

An advanced degree in urban design, architecture, landscape architecture or planning; five (5) or more years of experience in urban design or related practice; excellent design, graphic, and written communication skills; public speaking experience; knowledge of advanced computer applications; and a record of successful grant writing and fundraising experience.

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

Skill In:

Ability To:

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

digital fabrication experience; teaching experience; and published project work and/or research.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Special Instructions Summary:

Please complete an online application and attach a cover letter, resume/CV and portfolio.

Additional Information:

This is a staff position, which does not include the possibility of tenure.

The Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative is a community design practice of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at Kent State University. The CUDC conducts research, provides technical design assistance to communities, and supports public education and design advocacy programs. The CUDC is located in downtown Cleveland, where it shares space with Kent State’s Graduate Programs in Urban Design, Architecture, and Landscape Architecture.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.