Design Assistant

Urbis is a dedicated firm focused on shaping the future of cities and communities. They operate nationally, with offices seeking talented students to join their Design team. The company prides itself on the power of collaboration and innovation, aiming to create vibrant, sustainable communities for future generations.

Urbis fosters a spirited, collaborative culture and is described as a fun, driven, and high-performance team. They provide a dynamic and agile working environment that offers flexibility and resources for employees to excel.

Key benefits of working at Urbis include:

• An active social calendar.

• A vibrant work atmosphere.

• Prime office locations.

• A commitment to Training, Development & Rotations for interns, offering comprehensive understanding through diverse projects and collaboration with industry leaders.

Job Description: Design Assistant (Student Program)

This position is for a Design Assistant within Urbis's broader Design team, specifically for Landscape Architecture and Urban Design roles. These are student internships available in NSW & VIC offices.

The role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to high-quality design and innovative solutions. As an intern, you will actively contribute to complex and meaningful projects that shape the urban landscape, gaining invaluable insights and making a tangible impact on real-world initiatives. The student roles offer flexibility, requiring 3-4 days per week, to seamlessly integrate with your studies.

As part of the broader Design Team, you will:

• Support team members with client requests and project requirements, escalating to senior staff when needed.

• 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 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 is desirable but not essential.

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

• Must be passionate, hardworking, and a great fit for the spirited, collaborative culture at Urbis.

• Mandatory Requirement: You must have valid working rights in Australia and be studying throughout the duration of the internship to be eligible for the program.

Application Process:
When applying, you are required to submit:
1. Resume
2. Samples of Work/a Portfolio
3. Most Recent Academic Transcript
4. A Cover Letter that specifically addresses 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?

Training, Development & Rotations:
The internship is designed to combine practical learning with academic studies, significantly enhancing professional growth. You will engage in diverse projects and collaborate with industry leaders. Interns will embed themselves within the Design team, participating in distinct rotations to gain a comprehensive understanding of various teams and facets within the organisation, providing invaluable industry experience.

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