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Urban Designer jobs are open from entry-level to principal across municipal government, planning consultancies, and real estate development firms, with specializations in streetscape design, transit-oriented development, and form-based coding. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Office Director – Senior Landscape Architect / Urban Designer
Want to design streets and public spaces that connect people? We're looking for an Office Director – Senior Landscape Architect or Urban Designer in Minneapolis, MN with a bold vision for the future of multimodal transportation and sustainable places. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team planning and designing streets, linear landscapes downtowns, small town main streets, and civic places, creating environments that are safe, welcoming, resilient, and memorable. If you love big-picture strategy, building and leading talented teams, winning meaningful work, exceeding client expectations, and mentoring the next generation of leaders, we'd love to hear from you.
Why You'll Love Working Here
We are an employee-owned, purpose-driven team of engineers, planners, landscape architects, and urban designers who believe streets and public spaces should work for everyone. At Toole Design, you'll work alongside thought leaders and industry experts who are committed to mentoring and helping you grow your expertise. We offer:
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement
- Hybrid schedule with in-office team days (Tuesday–Thursday)
- 8 paid holidays; and 20 days of PTO accrual annually
- Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks: Benefits and Supports
- Projects that truly improve lives through safe, inclusive design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity
- Employee-ownership, so we all share in the success we build together-and the financial security that comes with it
What You'll Do
As Director of our Minneapolis office, you will lead a talented team of professionals and serve as a key liaison with company leadership. You'll foster a positive, inclusive culture and strong team morale while maintaining a productive, collaborative work environment, and you'll play an active role in managing, mentoring, and recruiting landscape architects and urban designers and strengthening our landscape architecture and urban design practice areas. You will pursue and win work that makes a meaningful impact on communities and ensure your team consistently delivers high-quality, equity-centered projects. Working on exciting initiatives throughout Minnesota, and across the Midwest, you'll collaborate with colleagues across the region and nationwide. As a leader in one of our growing Midwestern offices, you'll have a tremendous opportunity to shape and strengthen our work, with strong support from our operations teams and company leadership.
What You Bring:
- A passion for working with a dynamic and diverse team, and an inclusive approach to achieving success
- A degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or related, or a very strong technical understanding of the Architecture and Engineering industry
- A minimum of 10 years of experience
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a consulting firm or similar
- Experience managing staff
- Experience pursuing and winning work that is competitively bid
- Experience solving problems, putting out fires, and helping others navigate tricky situations
Join Us. Make an Impact. If you're ready to do meaningful work with a supportive, talented team-apply today on our website. Link to Apply
We are targeting a salary range of $135,000 to $165,000 for this position.
Questions, assistance or accommodations? Contact HR@tooledesign.com or call 301-927-1900, press 5.
At Toole Design, we foster a collaborative culture and welcome people of all backgrounds to help build more inclusive communities. We strongly encourage women and applicants from underrepresented communities – people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, first-generation college students/graduates, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between – to apply. We're proud that about half our managers are women and we are committed to diverse leadership that reflects the communities we serve. Toole Design is a woman-owned, equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).
For more information about Toole Design, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook.
Office Director – Senior Landscape Architect / Urban Designer
Want to design streets and public spaces that connect people? We're looking for an Office Director – Senior Landscape Architect or Urban Designer in Minneapolis, MN with a bold vision for the future of multimodal transportation and sustainable places. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team planning and designing streets, linear landscapes downtowns, small town main streets, and civic places, creating environments that are safe, welcoming, resilient, and memorable. If you love big-picture strategy, building and leading talented teams, winning meaningful work, exceeding client expectations, and mentoring the next generation of leaders, we'd love to hear from you.
Why You'll Love Working Here
We are an employee-owned, purpose-driven team of engineers, planners, landscape architects, and urban designers who believe streets and public spaces should work for everyone. At Toole Design, you'll work alongside thought leaders and industry experts who are committed to mentoring and helping you grow your expertise. We offer:
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that supports your growth and advancement
- Hybrid schedule with in-office team days (Tuesday–Thursday)
- 8 paid holidays; and 20 days of PTO accrual annually
- Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and transportation perks: Benefits and Supports
- Projects that truly improve lives through safe, inclusive design rooted in ethics, empathy, and equity
- Employee-ownership, so we all share in the success we build together-and the financial security that comes with it
What You'll Do
As Director of our Minneapolis office, you will lead a talented team of professionals and serve as a key liaison with company leadership. You'll foster a positive, inclusive culture and strong team morale while maintaining a productive, collaborative work environment, and you'll play an active role in managing, mentoring, and recruiting landscape architects and urban designers and strengthening our landscape architecture and urban design practice areas. You will pursue and win work that makes a meaningful impact on communities and ensure your team consistently delivers high-quality, equity-centered projects. Working on exciting initiatives throughout Minnesota, and across the Midwest, you'll collaborate with colleagues across the region and nationwide. As a leader in one of our growing Midwestern offices, you'll have a tremendous opportunity to shape and strengthen our work, with strong support from our operations teams and company leadership.
What You Bring:
- A passion for working with a dynamic and diverse team, and an inclusive approach to achieving success
- A degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or related, or a very strong technical understanding of the Architecture and Engineering industry
- A minimum of 10 years of experience
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a consulting firm or similar
- Experience managing staff
- Experience pursuing and winning work that is competitively bid
- Experience solving problems, putting out fires, and helping others navigate tricky situations
Join Us. Make an Impact. If you're ready to do meaningful work with a supportive, talented team-apply today on our website. Link to Apply
We are targeting a salary range of $135,000 to $165,000 for this position.
Questions, assistance or accommodations? Contact HR@tooledesign.com or call 301-927-1900, press 5.
At Toole Design, we foster a collaborative culture and welcome people of all backgrounds to help build more inclusive communities. We strongly encourage women and applicants from underrepresented communities – people of color, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, first-generation college students/graduates, those with disabilities and people at all the intersections in between – to apply. We're proud that about half our managers are women and we are committed to diverse leadership that reflects the communities we serve. Toole Design is a woman-owned, equal opportunity employer (EO/AA/VEV/Disabled employer).
For more information about Toole Design, visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in urban designer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in urban design, urban planning, or architecture
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS for spatial analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating completed streetscape, master plan, or corridor design projects
- Knowledge of zoning regulations, form-based codes, and local land use policy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for public presentations and reports
Tips for Your Urban Designer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to project scale
Urban designers are hired for context-specific work, so your portfolio should lead with projects that match the scale of the roles you're targeting, neighborhood master plans for public-sector roles, corridor studies or mixed-use sites for private developer positions.
Show design software and planning tools
Job listings for urban designers consistently ask for AutoCAD, SketchUp, ArcGIS, and Adobe Creative Suite. If your portfolio is strong but your software section is thin, add a skills table to your resume that explicitly names the tools you use by project type.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists urban designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read the jurisdiction's planning documents first
Before your interview, download the hiring city or firm's current general plan, zoning code, or design guidelines. Referencing a specific policy or design standard in your answers signals genuine local knowledge, which public-sector hiring panels weigh heavily.
Highlight community engagement experience concretely
Many urban designer postings list facilitation as a requirement, not a nice-to-have. Name the engagement methods you've used, charrettes, online surveys, stakeholder workshops, and describe the outcome, not just your participation.
Negotiate scope and project autonomy, not just pay
Urban designer compensation packages vary widely by sector, so when you reach the offer stage, ask directly about project ownership, client contact, and whether junior designers present to decision-makers, these shape career growth more than title alone.
Urban Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most urban designers?
The most active employers for urban designers right now are Urban Outfitters, Corgan, and Stantec, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal governments, regional planning agencies, and large multidisciplinary design consultancies consistently account for the highest hiring volume.
How many urban designer jobs are remote?
About 75% of urban designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-dependent nature of much of the work. Research and policy roles, digital engagement coordination, and GIS-heavy analysis positions are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while design development and community outreach roles typically require on-site presence.
How do you become an urban designer?
Most urban designers earn a bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, or landscape architecture, then complete a master's in urban design to develop specialized skills in built-environment theory and design practice. Building a portfolio through studio projects, internships, or volunteer work with local planning departments is essential. Many roles also expect familiarity with public engagement processes and GIS tools before you apply.
How do you get hired as an urban designer with little or no experience?
Focus on roles labeled assistant urban designer, junior planner, or design associate, which are structured for candidates coming out of school. Lead with your academic portfolio and any studio or thesis work that involved real sites or public agency partnerships. Volunteer on local planning commission projects or community design centers to generate professional references and add applied work samples before your first full-time search.
What does the urban designer interview process look like?
Most urban designer interviews involve an initial screening call with HR or a studio manager, followed by a portfolio review session where you walk a panel through two or three projects in depth. Public-sector roles often add a written exercise or design prompt. Final-round interviews frequently include questions on community engagement experience, familiarity with local codes, and how you manage feedback from elected officials or community stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to urban designer jobs?
You can find and apply to urban designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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