Urban Designer

Job Description:

Urban Designer is responsible for planning and designing the layout of cities/towns/neighborhoods to create functional, pleasing, and sustainable environments. They collabolate with architects, planners, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop designs taht integrate transportation systems, land use, infrastracture, public spaces, and amenities.

Salary average: $50,000-100,000

Occupational Outlook:

Steady demand expected in various industries such as advertising/marketing/web design. However, competition for jobs may be strong, especially for positions in highly desirable locations or with prestigious companies.

As technology continues to evolve, graphic designers who stay updated on the latest software and design trends will have an advantage in the job market.

Links to Learn More About This Career:

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in urban design, architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, etc.

University of Kentucky

Address: 410 Administration Dr., Lexington, KY

Website: https://kentuckycan.uky.edu/

Information on the Major: https://design.uky.edu/urban-and-environmental-design/

Eastern Kentucky University

Address: 521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, KY

Website: https://www.eku.edu/gradschool/programs/

Information on the Major: https://encompass.eku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1009&context=ug_cat

Western Kentucky University

Address: 1906 College Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, KY

Website: https://www.wku.edu/admissions-aid/

Information on the Major: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/fow5/

Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:

Communication/Collaboration/Creativity/Problem Solving

Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:

AutoCAD/GIS(Graogic Information Systems)/Sketchup/Adobe Creative Suite, etc.

Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career

Pros (Positives to this Career)

Variety of Projects
Collaborative Work
Continuous Learning

Cons (Negatives to this Career)

Complexcity
Tight Deadlines
Public Scrutiny

Typical Working Conditions For This Career:

Urban Workers typically work in office settings using computers and design softwares to develop pplans, and spend time in field conducting site visits and assessments of existing urban areas.