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Urban Designer
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Shape the form and experience of cities by designing neighborhoods, public spaces, and streetscapes
$50,000 – $120,00030% Remote4 careerDetailPage.levels
Junior Urban Designer → Urban Designer → Senior Designer → Director of Urban Design
$120k
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Urban Designers work at the scale between architecture and city planning, shaping how neighborhoods, districts, and public spaces look and function. They create master plans, design guidelines, and public realm strategies that define the character of places. In 2026, urban design addresses climate resilience, 15-minute city concepts, transit-oriented development, and equitable community design. Industry Demand: growing — urbanization and sustainability drive investment in better city design
💰 Salary Range
Entry
$50K
Senior
$120K
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