Urban Planner and At-large Members Sought to Join the Seattle Design Commission

Mayor Bruce Harrell is recruiting an Urban Planner and an At-Large member to join the Seattle Design Commission. The two-year terms will start in March 2025. We are looking for an urban planner and an at-large member interested in elevating the design of City capital projects (parks, community centers, fire stations, etc.) and projects seeking long-term or permanent use of a street or alley. Experience in publicly funded development, policy, or plans is preferred.

Established in 1968, the Seattle Design Commission advises City officials on design excellence in City funded capital improvement projects, in the City right-of-way, or constructed with City funds. The Commission also advises the Mayor, City Council, and City departments on projects or policies that impact Seattle's public realm. You can see the scope of our work at www.seattle.gov/designcommission.

The Seattle Design Commission has 10 members comprised of design professionals including architects, engineers, and designers. Commissioners provide recommendations to project managers and design teams that develop project designs. Commissioners align their meeting and work around collaborative and constructive recommendations that will elevate design outcomes.

During the term as a Commissioner, Commissioners may not contract with the City on any capital project that would be reviewed by the Commission. Commissioners spend approximately 10 hours a month in Commission meetings, held during the day on the 1^st and 3^rd Thursdays of the month.

To be considered, please transmit a resume and letter of interest by November 22, 2024, to:

Mayor Bruce Harrell
c/o Michael Jenkins, Executive Director
Seattle Design Commission
[email protected]