Design Assistant

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Urbis Full time
Design Assistant (Landscape Architecture/Urban Design)

Urbis is a company dedicated to shaping the future of cities and communities through collaboration and innovation.

Job Description:

Urbis is seeking talented students to join their Design team as Design Assistants in the following areas:

This internship offers valuable experience contributing to high-quality design and innovative solutions for clients. Interns will actively contribute to complex and meaningful projects, gaining insights and making a tangible impact on real-world initiatives. The roles offer the flexibility of working 3-4 days per week.

Responsibilities as Part of the Broader Design Team:


• Support team members with client requests and project requirements.

• Build relationships with peers in other Business Units.

• Learn technical aspects of design projects, including site analysis, council approval processes, and design documentation.

• Present and communicate design outcomes using freehand or computer-aided programs (including CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Revit).

• Work on multi-disciplinary projects, meeting specifications, deadlines, and budgets.

• Prepare weekly timesheets and input to monthly accounts.

• Contribute to a safe workplace and comply with health, safety, and wellbeing policies.

Specific Role Responsibilities as a Design Assistant:


• Assist in visually communicating key landscape/urban design outcomes in a clear and succinct manner.

• Support a range of services including site analysis, council approval processes, and illustrative plan production.

• Assist with the development of proposals and tenders for potential clients and projects.

• Source and compile appropriate imagery for projects.

• Meet allocated budget and timeframes.

Qualifications, Experience & About You:


• Currently undertaking a tertiary course in Environments and/or Design.

• Some office experience desirable but not essential.

• Proven skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and effective report writing skills.

• Passionate, hardworking, and a great fit for the spirited, collaborative culture at Urbis.

When Applying, Please Submit:


• Resume

• Samples of work/a portfolio

• Most recent academic transcript

• Cover letter addressing the following questions:

• Which role are you applying for and in which location?

• What has attracted you to apply for the Student Program at Urbis?

• Which university subjects relating to design did you find most enjoyable, and why?


• Active social calendar

• Vibrant work atmosphere

• Prime office locations

• Dynamic and agile working environment

• Flexibility and resources

Training, Development & Rotations:

The internship combines practical learning with academic studies, enhancing professional growth through diverse projects and collaboration with industry leaders. You will embed yourself within the Design team, participating in distinct rotations. These rotations will offer a comprehensive understanding of various teams and facets within the organisation, empowering you with industry experience that sets you apart from your peers.


• Must have valid working rights in Australia.

• Must be studying throughout the duration of the internship.

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