The Landscape Designer prepares and analyzes landscaping plans and specifications encompassing a variety of ground development, beautification and rehabilitation programs including master planning; prepare detailed scaled drawings and build models of proposed landscape construction for presentation to client; assist senior staff with design and drafting of landscape projects; report preparation. This position requires a passion for landscape design, creative thinking, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Landscape Architecture, or related field.
• 1 – 3 years professional experience.
• Desire to develop into a meaningful role in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability and desire to explore conceptual ideas from schematic design through construction documentation.
• Technical interest and experience researching and coordinating design elements into construction details.
• Ability to produce presentation material and documentation sets within a team or independently.
• Strong verbal and visual communication skills including a working aptitude of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Sketch-Up, Lumion, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Exceptional hand sketching/drawing skills to clearly convey design intent is a plus.
• Understanding of plant zones, communities/composition, characteristics (i.e., form, size, texture, color), basic growing requirements.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Positive service-oriented attitude toward the firm, our employees, and the clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and design development of land areas for projects, such as recreational facilities and other commercial, industrial, and residential sites.
• Prepare separate detailed site plans, grading and drainage plans, lighting plans, paving plans, irrigation plans, planting plans, landscape cost analysis, and construction detail of landscape structures.
• Compile and analyze data on conditions such as location, drainage, and location of structures for environmental reports and landscaping plans.
• Prepare detailed scale drawings and tracings from rough sketches or other data provided.
• Prepare colored drawings and builds models of proposed landscape construction for presentation to client.
• Ensure project compliance with applicable codes.
• Assist senior staff with design and drafting of landscape projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.