Graphic Designer - UAE National

Are you passionate about shaping cities and designing sustainable urban environments? Join our Urban Design team as an Undergraduate Urban Designer where you'll work closely with our experienced professionals on a range of master planning projects across the region. This role provides hands-on experience in urban design master planning and development strategies, preparing you for a dynamic career in the field.

About the Role

As part of our Urban Design team, you will support the conceptual design and planning of projects, conduct site analysis, and assist in the development of master plans and design strategies. You will gain valuable insights into zoning regulations, urban guidelines, and innovative design solutions that contribute to sustainable and livable communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support conceptual urban design planning work and site analysis for a variety of projects.
• Conduct research-based tasks and ensure quality output aligns with company standards.
• Analyze zoning regulations, urban design guidelines, and local regulatory frameworks.
• Research applicable urban design typologies and discuss their relevance with senior designers.
• Contribute to maintaining digital and physical archives of urban design resources.
• Collaborate with peers to conduct comprehensive site reviews and project assessments.
• Develop and represent innovative design solutions through digital tools and visualization techniques.
• Facilitate internal workshops and prepare summary reports of outcomes.
• Graphically communicate ideas, concepts, and sequential design narratives effectively.

What We Offer

• Career Progression: High-performing individuals will be considered for a full-time Graduate position upon completing their degree and offered a spot in our program.
• Real World Experience: Work on impactful projects that shape urban environments and communities.
• Professional Development: Receive mentorship and hands-on training from industry-leading professionals.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Customized schedules to accommodate academic commitments.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Urban Design.
• Expected Graduation: 2026 (final year students).
• GPA: Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 2.8 (or equivalent) to be considered.
• Start Date: Rolling window from March to May 2025.
• Duration: 12 months from start date.
• Eligibility: As part of AECOM's commitment to Emiratisation and in compliance with UAE labor law, only UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered for this role.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy, and the environment, our public and private sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social, and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location, or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm and we're in this together; your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm, access to industry-leading technology and thinking, and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential and we'll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work: Employment Type:

Intern

Key Skills

Business Development, ArcGIS, GIS, Bluebeam, Transportation Planning, Microsoft PowerPoint, Research Experience, Project Management, Strategic Planning, AutoCAD, Economic Development, Urban Planning