Landscape Design Professional

HOK; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

10 paid holidays (including 2 floating

4 weeks paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life & AD&D

Disability benefits

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Licensure support

Mentorship programs

Job summary

HOK in San Francisco seeks an entry-level landscape architecture/architecture assistant under close supervision to support project delivery across master planning, construction documentation and design development.

You will gain experience through a range of project phases, contribute to design concepts, build models, and help prepare reports while aligning with HOK standards and collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or architecture with 0–3 years’ experience; Master’s degree in landscape architecture or urban design may also be required.
• LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Works on a broad range of assignments to support delivery of all project phases and construction administration.
• Works to gain experience in master plan reports, construction documentation and construction process.
• Develops solutions to design problems following established standards.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Displays ability to grasp design concepts and express graphically.
• Builds models for client/project team review.
• Compiles data and performs elementary design computations.
• Performs benchmarking research on programming, comparable projects and images.
• Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
• May assist team in construction administration document management.
• Supports interview and proposal preparation.
• Works within budget, schedule, work plan and constraints.
• Promotes collaborative and innovative culture.
• Fosters a commitment to client service.

Skills

Team collaboration

Graphic communication

Basic design problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or architecture

LEED credential within 12 months

Job description

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

Under close supervision from senior staff, performs basic planning assignments receiving specific and detailed instructions as to tasks required and results expected. Responsible for working with the project team to assist overall effort of completing various project phases.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under direction from senior staff

• Works on a broad range of assignments to support delivery of all project phases and construction administration.
• Works to gain experience in comprehensive preparation of master plan reports, construction documentation and the construction process.
• Develops solutions to technical and design problems following established standards.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Displays ability to grasp design concepts and express graphically.
• Builds models for client/project team review.
• Compiles data and performs elementary design computations.
• Performs benchmarking research on programming, comparable projects and images.
• Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
• May assist team in construction administration document management.
• Displays beginning level understanding of HOK design and marketing process and supports interview and proposal preparation.
• Displays beginning level understanding of agreements. Works within budget, schedule, work plan and constraints.
• Actively promotes collaborative and innovative culture.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or architecture plus 0 to 3 years’ experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required. Master’s degree in landscape architecture or urban design may also be required.
• LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.

Other

• Travel may be required
• Overtime may be required
• The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.

Benefits

• At HOK you’ll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option.
• HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits.
• HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.
• Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills.
• Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships.
• To learn more about designing your career with HOK, explore our current job openings.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The reasonably expected salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus.