Associate Master Planner; Design

My client a leading Architectural + Urban studio is seeking a design-focused Associate Master Planner with a strong architectural or urban design background and a passion for concept-led, narrative-driven master planning
. This role is not policy-driven planning, but rather creative spatial design at the urban scale
.

The successful candidate will lead master planning projects from vision and concept through framework development
, working closely with architecture, landscape, and visualization teams.

• Lead the design vision and spatial strategy for master plans and urban design projects
• Develop strong, concept-driven narratives that translate into clear urban frameworks
• Produce and oversee diagrams, plans, sections, and illustrative material
• Coordinate with architecture, landscape, mobility, and sustainability teams
• Present confidently to clients, stakeholders, and authorities
• Mentor junior planners and urban designers
• Contribute to placemaking, public realm, density studies, and phasing strategies
• Support bid work, competitions, and early-stage feasibility studies

• 8-12 years experience in urban design or master planning
• Strong design-led portfolio demonstrating concept development and spatial thinking
• Experience in Middle East or international large-scale master plans
• Excellent graphic and diagrammatic communication skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
  , AutoCAD, and/or Rhino
• Architectural background is an advantage but not essential

• Highly creative, conceptually rigorous thinker
• Comfortable working across scales (city → block → public realm)
• Strong storyteller and visual communicator