Urban / Strategic Designer
Posted 4 hours 10 minutes ago by Spaceagency Design
Spaceagency is a wayfinding, placemaking and experience design agency based in London and working with high profile international clients. Our practice connects expertise in urban design and architecture with the human focus of communication design and product design, enhancing how people experience and interact with spaces. Our projects cover all major typologies from placemaking and urban realm to airports, sports, hospitality, retail and commercial developments across the globe, with growth in the Middle East.
As Location Planner / Spatial Strategist, you will work as part of Spaceagency's design team to deliver high-profile international projects across the urban, cultural, and experiential sectors. The role involves strategic thinking, conceptual design, and the translation of research and analysis into design strategies and spatial concepts. You will collaborate closely with architects, designers, and clients to develop future city experience strategies, public realm wayfinding systems, and urban experience frameworks.
Responsibilities- Contributing to urban strategy, masterplanning, and experience design projects
- Translating research, analysis, and stakeholder insights into spatial and experiential design concepts
- Developing design narratives, diagrams, visualisations, and presentations for client communication
- Supporting project leaders in concept development, coordination, and delivery
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including architects, planners, and branding specialists
- Preparing reports, graphics, and visual material for presentations and documentation
- Participating in client meetings, workshops, and reviews
- Managing time and workflow to meet project deadlines and quality standards
- Contributing to design research and innovation within the studio
- Master's degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or Architecture
- 2+ years of professional experience in urban or strategic design
- Strong analytical and conceptual design skills
- Understanding of user-centered design principles and their application in urban contexts
- Proficiency in 3D software (AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, Enscape, Revit)
- Proficiency in 2D software (Adobe Creative Suite)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Strong teamwork, flexibility, and proactive problem-solving approach
- Eligibility to work in the UK and commute to our office in Central London
- Experience in wayfinding, experiential design, or urban experience strategy is a benefit
- Understanding of information design and human-centered mobility systems is a benefit
We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth. You will have exposure to exciting projects and international clients at this growing company. Other benefits include:
- £1,000 annual training and skills development allowance
- Spacematters - regular inspiration workshops bringing new ideas in
- Protomatter - skills and knowledge building sessions over breakfast
- Interstellar exchange programme - visit another Spaceagency office
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Additional days off between Christmas and New Year
- Exposure to exciting and challenging projects
- Hybrid working - 1 day per week working from home
- Stocked studio kitchen and regular team and cultural events with food and drink
If you are a creative and dedicated individual looking to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply! Please apply via the application form - click Apply Now.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and we encourage applications from all people regardless of race, religion, gender, age, disability status or sexual orientation.
We look forward to hearing from you.