Publica

RECRUITMENTWe are currently looking for:PA to the Project Team and the Urban Design DirectorPublica is looking to recruit a new PA to the Project Team and the Urban Design Director. The role will encompass overall responsibility for management of the Urban Design Directors diary and communications as well as managing the practice diary. Duties will include ensuring the office space is tidy and an enjoyable environment for the wider team and our clients, providing on hand support to the Studio manager in day to day ad-hoc tasks, ensuring project teams are informed of internal meetings and schedules for the week, taking meeting minutes where required, assisting the project teams and directors with materials/information required for project meetings, assisting the team with recruitment needs including correspondence and scheduling interviews. This role will suit a well organised and sociable candidate with an eye for detail and a creative flair.

Application: CV and cover letter to recruitment@publica.co.uk stating PA to the Project Team application in the subject line.VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION >Projects DirectorPublica is looking to recruit a new Projects Director at a senior level within the practice to lead teams delivering and developing urban design proposals and strategies for public spaces on high profile sites across London. This is a client-facing role that will suit candidates with a strong design background in architecture or landscape architecture, with experience of developing proposals for public spaces, managing teams and working closely with private and public sector clients at a decision-making level. VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION >Urban Designers and Project AssistantsUrban Designer & Project Assistant candidates should have RIBA Part I or II, Masters or equivalent qualification, with all ranges of professional experience. This includes experience in both detailed analytical work and of producing urban design and public realm proposals. Further desirable attributes include excellent drawing, mapping, photography and writing skills.

At Publica, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, preparing and delivering public realm strategies, masterplans and concept designs for sites across London and the UK.

Application: CV, cover letter and portfolio (PDF format, max 10MB) to recruitment@publica.co.uk stating Urban Designer application or Project Assistant application in the subject line. VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION >Landscape ArchitectA Landscape Architect with over three years of experience in designing, detailing and delivering public realm schemes and experience in the analysis of wider scale urban conditions and a thorough technical knowledge of the delivery of public realm schemes. Publica is particularly interested in candidates with experience in designing, detailing and delivering hard landscape and streetscape schemes.

VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION >SPECULATIVE APPLICATIONSWe welcome speculative applications from talented people with relevant undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and particularly strong skills in drawing, mapping, photography and writing. Job descriptions for roles in our office can be found below.Senior Urban DesignerThe role of a Senior Urban Designer is to manage projects and help support the development of our growing business. Key responsibilities will be to lead a team consisting of Urban Designers and Project Assistants in delivering, planning, designing and writing area surveys, public realm studies, public realm visions and concept designs for sites across London. This is a client-facing role working closely with the Project Directors and other members of the team. Potential candidates should have minimum five years industry experience working on detailing and delivering public realm schemes and a thorough understanding of our sector. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, preparing and delivering public realm strategies, masterplans and concept designs for sites across London and the UK. Application: CV, cover letter and portfolio showing projects of urban scale, including examples of research, hand sketching and photography, (PDF format, max 10MB) to recruitment@publica.co.uk stating Senior Urban Designer application in the subject line.Freelance Graphic DesignerWe are always interested to hear from freelance Graphic Designers who can support our graphic design team in the development and implementation of the company’s identity across all printed and digital materials; and working on bespoke identities for individual projects. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working on materials for print; experience of digital design; have excellent communication and organisation skills; possess a portfolio that shows an eye for typography and detail; and an enthusiasm for working collaboratively. Application: Please send your CV, cover letter and short PDF of work samples (max attachment size 10MB) to recruitment@publica.co.uk stating Freelance Graphic Designer application in the subject line. Publica is AN accredited London Living Wage employermade with Lay Theme