At Browning Day, our portfolio spans a broad range of project types. You can anticipate working on projects within civic, cultural, faith-based, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, mixed-use, preservation and reuse, sports and wellness, and workplace. Our success is based on the client’s vision coming to life and includes a team of Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, Planners, and support staff who play a part in solving complex design problems. We are seeking a Landscape Architectural Designer who will add their skills and creativity to our diverse projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with overarching design of projects per the Browning Day design process.
• Use technical knowledge, communication, and coordination skills to meet project requirements.
• Participate in a limited capacity with selected marketing and business development opportunities.
• Provide regular status updates to the Senior Landscape Architects or Project Managers.
• Maintain awareness of project budget and schedule throughout the project duration.
• Assists with documentation and of all meeting notes
• Continued advancement of professional development utilizing available resources.
• Support programming efforts, including information gathering site analysis and site inventory of existing conditions, identifying opportunities and constraints.
• Assist with the coordination of consultants, subconsultants, other disciplines, and contractors.
• Support the development of innovative design concepts that are practical, aesthetically pleasing, safe, and code compliant to achieve the client’s goals and project budget.
• Incorporate and consider sustainable design solutions into all projects.
• Select and specify appropriate materials and associated details.
• Impact design, documentation, specifications, and construction administration.
• Support project team during quality assurance, quality control, and design review.
• Assist with the Construction Administration phase by responding to RFIs, ASI, shop drawings, field site reviews and reports.
• Implement Browning Day standards for all project deliverables and processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• Passion for the work and desire to improve people’s lives.
• Possess creative talent in the communication of complex conceptual design concepts.
• Detail oriented with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Foster mutual trust and confidence by developing the client-landscape architect relationship.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and provide high-quality service to clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct presentations and speak to the public.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient knowledge of the following:
  • Site and building regulations and safety / ADA / FHA / zoning codes.
  • Design techniques, tools, and the principles involved in production.
  • Construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer appropriateness.
  • Commonly used concepts and best practices within the profession.
• Ability to graphically communicate design concepts as required by a variety of projects.
• Technical proficiency in the following:
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • AutoCAD
  • Knowledge of 3D Modeling software (ex: SketchUp, Lumion, etc.)
  • Knowledge of Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher
• Satisfactory completion of a background screening.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in landscape architecture (BLA or MLA)
• Licensed Landscape Architect or working toward licensure.
• Preferred professional experience 0-3+ years.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time position with a competitive salary and paid time off.
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental and other supplemental insurance.
• Company paid disability (long and short-term) and life insurance.
• A 3% contribution to a 401k retirement plan with no vesting period.
• Opportunity to earn an annual bonus.
• Flexible schedule within a hybrid remote work environment.
• Chance to be a part of a creative and supportive team.

Browning Day believes that diversity drives innovation and collaboration. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, experience, merit, and business needs.