Landscape Designer (3-5 years)

Role & Responsibilities

• Design (design studies, sketches, and conceptual studies using hand drawing and digital media)
• 3D modeling
• Producing presentation graphics and presentations
• Aiding in the preparation of construction drawings/documents, sets (grading plans, planting plans, layout plans, technical details, and specifications)
• Assisting in the development of site development plans submitted for development approval in conformance with plans, specifications, and ordinances
• Compiling and analyzing data on site conditions
• Aiding in the preparation of cost estimates, technical reports, and memos
• Attending and participating in meetings (including oral presentations, interaction with clients, consultant teams, and travel)
• Working with senior designers and principals on a collaborative team from conceptual design through construction documentation

Candidate Qualifications

• A professional undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate from an accredited program in landscape architecture or architecture
• 3-5 years of professional experience in a landscape architecture office
• Strong design skills
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking skills, analysis
• Attention to detail and organization
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Effective time management skills
• Leadership qualities and ability to take initiative; self-motivation
• A positive attitude
• Sense of accountability
• Ability and willingness to travel (subject to Covid conditions)
• Project management/project coordination experience
• Experience with schematic design, design development, and construction documents
• Demonstrated the ability to successfully work directly with clients and other consultants
• Demonstrated the ability to successfully direct the work of junior staff and train entry level designers
• Technical understanding of landscape architecture site development elements
• Licensure as a landscape architect, planner, or architect, or is in the process of becoming licensed (is considered a bonus)
• Understanding of when support is needed from senior staff and the ability to execute and integrate direction/input provided.
• Ability to teach the efficient use of CAD and Adobe Suite to junior staff
• Ability to direct (with the support of senior staff) the preparation of conceptual and schematic deliverables as well as construction documents, including grading, drainage, lighting, planting, and construction details
• Proficiency In AutoCAD 2014+
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, esp.)
• Microsoft Office
• Google Earth Pro
• Hand sketching
• Lumion
• Revit
• ArcMap/ ArcGIS
• Bluebeam Revu