Landscape Architect Internship

Siciliamia; Donnalucata; On-site; EUR 4,500 - 6,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Creative freedom

International team environment

Constructive professional feedback

Insight into startup operations

Job summary

A sustainable agri-tourism startup in Sicily is offering a Landscape Architect Internship focused on hands-on experience in design and materials. This internship encourages creativity and allows you to apply your university knowledge in a real-world context. The role involves responsibilities such as analyzing drawings, researching materials, and assisting with green energy solutions. Ideal candidates should be proactive and independent, with a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture and skills in AutoCAD and 3D design tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture is essential.
• Proactive and independent work style is required.
• Must show creativity in improving project efficiency.
• Strong sketching and 3D design abilities.
• Interest in materials, landscape styles, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and elaborate property drawings.
• Research materials and propose solutions.
• Assist in implementing green energies.
• Assist with implementation of green energy considerations.
• Contribute ideas for interior design concepts.
• Research permissions and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clear communication in English

Passionate about research

Independent and organized worker

Problem-solver

Knowledge of AutoCAD

3D design tools (SketchUp, Rhino)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Master's Degree in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

About the job Landscape Architect Internship

Our startup has members from all over the world, with an emphasis on open values and sustainability. These are not paradoxes in a luxury lifestyle brand. With these values in mind, we focus on agri-tourism, villa rentals, gastronomy, and creating a community with the goal to benefit Sicilys image and reputation.

Position Description

We are looking for a young talent who wants to show the skills and knowledge acquired at university and bring them into the real world. You will assist the company in matters of drawings, 3D modelling, rendering, etc. You will be working at our on-site office, on the beautiful island of Sicily, for 3-4 months (full time: 40 hours per week), with a possibility to extend.

This is a great opportunity if you are eager to work independently and efficiently, as well as challenge yourself and put knowledge into practice to realise the exciting projects of Siciliamia.

We are looking for a landscape architect who has creative ideas, knowledge of materials and landscape styles used traditionally around the areas of Sicily, as well as rules and regulations of building in Italy.

Whilst achieving the design goals of Siciliamia, we encourage freedom in the growth and expression of unique ideas!

The internship is onsite in Ragusa starts in March 2024 and is for 2-6 months

Requirements

Skills

• Clear and effective communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Passionate about research, materials and architecture.
• Eager to support us with his/her ideas to improve our efficiency.
• Independent and organized worker.
• Sense of achievement and personal improvement.
• Eager to put into practice the acquired knowledge.
• Problem-solver, quick learner.
• Willing to work in a startup.
• Good analytical skills, clearly communicate through sketching, digital imaging to enhance/manipulate design concepts.
• Must know Computer-Aided-Drawing (AutoCAD), and 3D design modelling Tools (SketchUp, Rhino, etc).

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field.
• A Masters Degree is a plus.
• Ability to be proactive and work independently to drive projects to completion.
• Be ready to pick up this project, own it and champion it!
• Resourceful with a startup mentality; ability to come up with creative solutions when confronted with challenges.
• Agile mindset and can-do attitude.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Analysing/elaborating drawings of properties.
• Researching materials and proposing new solutions for the projects.
• Assisting the company in improving and optimising the efficiency of the properties as well as materials to be used.
• Helping with the implementation of green energies.
• Giving ideas and feedback related to interior design.
• Doing research and assisting in possible requirements and permissions.

What we offer

• Perfect opportunity for your career development.
• Freedom for your creative spirit.
• A truly international, English-speaking team.
• Implementation and improvement of your skills with constructive and professional feedback.
• Learn from the inside how a startup works.
• Great experience in your field.
• Learn in a challenging and friendly working environment.
• An opportunity to grow into a very important role.

As financial compensation, we participate in the Erasmus Internship Program.