Project Urban Designer

Absolutely. I’d make it more human, aspirational and candidate-focused than the internal job description. The current version is comprehensive, but it reads very much like an HR/job architecture document. The opportunity here is to sell the scale of the projects, creative exposure, international collaboration and the fact that this person will genuinely shape places, while still being realistic about the role.

Based on the job description, this person will work across large-scale master planning, resorts, hospitality, mixed-use and community projects, collaborating with senior designers and multidisciplinary teams across Asia, the Middle East and the Americas.

Here is how I would position it:

Shape places. Create experiences. Design what comes next.

At WATG, we believe great places are more than buildings. They are environments that bring people together, create memorable experiences, and respond meaningfully to the landscape and culture around them.

We are looking for a Project Urban Designer to join our team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across Asia, the Middle East and the Americas — from resort destinations and mixed-use developments to residential communities and large-scale master plans.

This is an opportunity for an experienced urban designer to work alongside architects, landscape architects, planners, consultants and other creative professionals, turning ideas into compelling physical environments.

What You'll Do

You will play an active role throughout the design process — from the first site analysis and big idea through to design development and project delivery.

You will:

• Develop creative master planning and urban design concepts across a range of project types, including resort destinations, mixed-use developments, residential communities, infill developments and vision master plans.

• Conduct site analysis, research and planning studies to understand the opportunities and constraints of each place.

• Translate research and ideas into compelling land use plans, site plans, programmes, footprints and development concepts.

• Develop clear and engaging 2D diagrams, planning graphics and urban design presentations.

• Build and develop 3D base models and massing studies to explore design ideas and communicate spatial concepts.

• Coordinate CGI and visualization production to bring design ideas to life.

• Contribute to planning reports, design narratives, technical memoranda, design guidelines and other project deliverables.

• Work directly with clients, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams, helping to communicate and develop design ideas throughout the project.

• Collaborate closely with senior leaders, including Project Directors, Senior Urban Designers, Senior Project Planners and Project Managers.

• Provide direction and support to other team members and contribute to a positive, collaborative studio environment.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who can think both creatively and strategically — someone who can look at a site and see not just what is there, but what it could become.

You will ideally bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture or Architecture.

• 7–10+ years of relevant professional experience in urban design, architecture and/or landscape architecture.

• Strong experience in master planning, site planning and physical design.

• Working knowledge of land use planning and development across residential, hospitality, retail, commercial and mixed-use environments.

• Experience with development yields, building layouts, site programming and massing studies.

• Strong graphic communication skills, including plans, diagrams, presentations, document layout and ideally hand sketching and visualization.

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and Microsoft Office.

• Experience with Rhino, Enscape or other visualization/rendering software is an advantage.

• Knowledge of ArcGIS/GIS, Grasshopper, Ladybug and sustainability analysis tools is desirable.

• An interest in using emerging technologies and AI tools creatively to support the design process.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Professionalism, good judgement and a collaborative mindset.

A relevant urban planning certification is an advantage.

Why This Role?

You won't be designing in isolation.

You will be surrounded by people from different disciplines, cultures and areas of expertise, working together on projects that can range from islands and coastal destinations to mountains, deserts, cities and emerging communities.

If you enjoy solving complex design challenges, developing ideas from concept to reality, and working on projects where design can shape the way people experience a place, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape places people will remember.

Travel may be required as part of the role.