What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Planner position at Camiros, Ltd.?
Camiros is an award-winning team of planners and designers based in Chicago. Our work helps communities expand housing choice, foreground sustainability, and foster vibrant, thriving neighborhoods through forward-thinking zoning approaches and community-driven neighborhood planning. We're proud of our ability to deliver top-quality, sophisticated results while maintaining the adaptability and personal touch that only a small, collaborative team can offer.
We’re looking for a Senior Planner. Looking to bring your expertise to a team that values creativity, fresh ideas, and a hands-on approach to planning? If you’re an experienced planner who enjoys tackling a variety of challenges and having a direct impact on the direction and success of projects, we want to talk to you.
The Senior Planner:
At Camiros, being a Senior Planner means being both a leader and a hands-on contributor. In this role, you'll:
- Drive meaningful projects from concept to completion, working directly with clients and communities
- Lead creative engagement efforts that turn community vision into actionable plans
- Develop innovative, strategic solutions across diverse project types
- Mentor and collaborate with team members while growing your own expertise
- Have the flexibility to pursue your interests and shape your project involvement
What You'll Bring:
- 7-10 years of experience in urban planning, design, landscape architecture, or architecture
- A sharp eye for design and the technical skills to match (Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, and ArcGIS skills are a must)
- Strong communication abilities, both visual and verbal
- A collaborative spirit and ability to adapt to different project needs
- An eagerness to grow, explore new project areas, and expand your expertise
- A unique perspective, and experience that ideally includes private sector consulting
Why Camiros?
- Join a close-knit team where everyone's contribution is valued
- Work directly with clients and communities
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule that lets you balance in-person collaboration and remote work from wherever you’re most productive
- Engage in a variety of exciting, challenging projects that will push your creativity and foster professional growth
- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and robust support for your professional development and continuing education
Location & Flexibility We’re based in Chicago but believe great work can happen anywhere. Our hybrid work model gives you the flexibility to spend 1-2 days a week in the office collaborating with our team, and the rest working remotely in a way that suits your lifestyle.
Ready to Join Us? Send your resume, portfolio (PDF or link), and a brief letter about why you'd be a great fit to Arista Strungys, Principal, at astrungys@camiros.com