Planner​/Designer

Antero Group is seeking a talented and highly motivated Planner/Designer to join our growing team in our Chicago, Illinois, or Dallas‑Fort Worth office. This dynamic position offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of urban planning and design initiatives, providing meaningful opportunities for professional growth and creative contribution.

The selected candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support a variety of projects, including comprehensive plans, corridor studies, transportation plans, green infrastructure plans, site plans, community visioning initiatives, and other related efforts. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute thoughtful, design‑driven solutions. Diverse candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

• Support a wide range of community planning and design projects and related tasks
• Prepare, review, and produce high‑quality plans, reports, maps, presentations, and renderings
• Design and facilitate stakeholder meetings, community outreach, and engagement activities
• Support the implementation of marketing and business development strategies
• Assist in the development of proposals
• Coordinate with Antero Group staff to ensure smooth business operations and project delivery
• Assist in preparing for and documenting internal and client meetings
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and innovation

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or a related field preferred. Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and deliver design products across a variety of formats
• Excellent creative thinking and design skills
• Ability and desire to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and flexible work environment
• Ability to manage multiple long‑term project deliverables while balancing immediate priorities
• Ability to work well on teams and individually
• Proficiency with the following software packages:
  Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Sketch Up (additional technical proficiencies a plus)

Antero Group is an integrated civil engineering, urban & rural planning, economic development, grant services, branding & marketing, and environmental consulting firm with offices in Denver, Chicago, and Dallas‑Fort Worth. We are a team of engineers, planners, designers, and economic development experts that envision a world where sustainability, resilience, and equity is business as usual. Our firm adheres to a holistic approach to problem‑solving, making for a more dynamic and rewarding work environment.

We leverage interdisciplinary expertise, creative thinking, and genuine collaboration to design innovative and effective solutions that create lasting value. We believe the most meaningful work happens through long‑term partnerships rooted in trust, accountability, and shared success.

As a consultancy, our team members are our #1 asset. We are intentional about cultivating an environment where high performers thrive, ideas are valued, and leadership is shared. We therefore offer a highly competitive benefits package designed to attract and retain the best talent, which includes:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Company wellness program
• 401(k) with guaranteed company match
• Performance‑based bonus
• Paid time off
• Professional development resources and support
• Team and client social events and outings

Antero’s staff come from many different backgrounds, but we share a common desire to provide unmatched client services and to deliver transformative projects. Our culture is based on mutual trust, performance, fun, balance, and shared learning and growth. We are committed to equipping each of team member with the tools, support, and opportunities needed to build a successful and rewarding career.