What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-level Creative Studio Transportation Planner position at Fehr & Peers?
If you are interested in multiple locations please only apply once, your preference will be discussed during the screening process.
Our Entry-Level Creative Studio Transportation Planners bring ideas to life. Working closely with project managers and Senior Creative Studio Planners, they apply graphic design and visual storytelling to make transportation projects more understandable. If you are passionate about transportation and enjoy transforming complex analysis into inspiring visuals, we want to hear from you.
Transportation analysis is complex, and clients and communities may not be experts in the technical aspects. Our Creative Studio, with over 20 visual designers, partners with senior staff to find the best ways to deliver this information to the audience. We work on materials that engage the public and assist clients in making informed decisions.
Our diverse and collaborative team consists of graphic designers, coders, GIS professionals, planners, and landscape architects—all bound by a shared passion for transportation. We’re always eager to connect with creative designers interested in joining us to improve transportation communication.
\n- Transform complex transportation analysis into intuitive visuals for a broad range of applications, including data visualization, maps, final reports, presentations, and community engagement
- Collaborate with project managers to determine the best way to deliver information
- Continually share ideas and examples with colleagues
- Completed bachelor’s or in-process master’s degree in transportation, urban and regional planning, or a related major (e.g., geography, graphic design, UI/UX design)
- Coursework in transportation, engineering, urban and regional planning, geography, math, statistics, economics, or other related courses
- Intermediate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
- Strong visual and written communication skills
- Portfolio demonstrating visual design capabilities (please provide with application)
- Interpersonal skills, a desire to collaborate, and a creative approach to problem-solving
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
- Interest in transportation or urban planning
- Prior experience in urban planning, urban design, or transportation planning
- Basic understanding of ESRI ArcGIS
- Basic knowledge of 3D visualization, data visualization, illustration, UI/UX design, web design, and/or coding
Sick Time: While interns are not eligible for our full benefits package, sick time is accrued at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
EEO: Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, and hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nondiscrimination: Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.
Salary : $72,000 - $80,000
