Landscape Architect - Designer

American Society of Landscape Architects Inc; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society of Landscape Architects Inc. in the United States seeks a designer with 2–3 years of landscape architectural experience to join the team.

Responsibilities include supporting project teams from concept to construction, producing conceptual graphics, presentations, site analysis, and construction documentation. The ideal candidate holds a (preferred) Bachelor's/Master's in Landscape Architecture, is organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in the architectural design industry.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture (preferred)
• Demonstrate strong design and graphic production skills
• Organized and self-motivated
• Detail oriented, efficient, and adaptable to changing deadlines and priorities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with Clients and Co-Collaborators
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline driven environment
• Ideal candidate will share our firm’s commitment to design excellence
• Ability to work as an integral part of a design team

Responsibilities

• Support project teams to develop designs from concept through implementation.
• Create conceptual graphics and design presentations.
• Conduct site analysis and design studies.
• Prepare construction documentation and assist with construction administration.
• Develop proficiency in producing construction documentation.

Skills

Design & graphics

Organization

Detail oriented

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

Lumion

Revit

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a creative, self-motivated, and inquisitive designer(s) with 2 to 3 years of experience in the architectural design industry to join our team.

Responsibilities include supporting project teams to develop designs from concept through implementation. Daily work activities will include, but not be limited to, conceptual graphics, design presentations, site analysis, design studies, construction documentation, and construction administration tasks. Strong consideration will be given to those candidates with proficiency developing construction documentation.

We encourage our staff to take initiative, propose creative ideas, and follow through on details and execution. Our firm works in integrated teams to facilitate a sense of camaraderie while also sharing knowledge, experience, and ideas to deliver exceptional projects while growing new talent. You will be great in this role if you are curious, can think critically and open to feedback to help foster a more collaborative environment. The successful candidate(s) will be incorporated into project teams and have the opportunity to see projects through from concept design to construction.

Qualifications:

2-3 years of experience in the architectural design industry

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture (preferred) from an accredited university

Demonstrate strong design and graphic production skills

Organized and self-motivated

Detail oriented, efficient, and adaptable to changing deadlines and priorities

Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with and use good judgement when working with Clients and Co-Collaborators

Possess the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline driven environment

Ideal candidate will share our firm’s commitment to design excellence

Ability to work as an integral part of a design team

Proficiency with:

AutoCAD

Adobe Suites (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

Microsoft Office Suite

Sketchup

Lumion

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience designing projects on-structure

Exposure to preparation of marketing materials such as RFP/RFQ packages

Proficiency with:

Revit

Civil 3D