Urban Designer

Role Summary

AIA Colorado is sharing an opening for an Urban Designer role with Tryba Architects, a Denver-based multidisciplinary practice known for its work across planning, architecture, preservation, interior design, branding, and environmental graphics. The firm has built a strong reputation over 35+ years for shaping urban environments into distinctive places through a principled, collaborative approach that connects buildings and spaces with function, people, nature, and the wider city context.

This position is suited to a designer with 1-5 years of experience and a salary range of $65,000-$85,000.

Core Work

• Bring a strong visual design sensibility along with solid technical capability.
• Contribute to urban development assignments, including project visioning, design collateral, site planning, programming, urban design guidelines, and coordination with city agencies.
• Work with a working understanding of planning and entitlement processes.
• Partner closely with the firm’s principals throughout all stages of design and drawing production.
• Build effective working relationships with principals and staff through open communication, constructive dialogue, and responsive feedback.

Portfolio Requirement

Applicants must include a portfolio for consideration. Submissions without work samples will not be reviewed. The portfolio should be sent as a single PDF, limited to 10-20 pages and no larger than 5 MB, and included with the application materials.

Culture and Benefits

Tryba Architects describes its workplace as supportive and collaborative, with competitive compensation, strong benefits, mentorship, and a creative environment that encourages meaningful design work for clients and communities.

Qualifications

• A graduate or professional degree from an accredited Architecture or Urban Design program.
• Ability to perform independently and also contribute effectively within a team.
• Comfort handling multiple projects at once in a production-oriented setting, with strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Well-developed design, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.