Landscape Designer

Terra Designworks; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Compressed workweek

Bonuses

Job summary

Terra Designworks Landscape Architecture seeks a landscape designer in training to join a small team focused on high-end residential projects on steep terrain in Montana. You will assist in producing landscape plans from concept to construction documents, develop 3D digital models, and collaborate with clients, design teams and contractors to realize project goals.

The position offers growth opportunities and requires strong organizational and communication skills, a passion for design process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in landscape architecture.
• Ability to meet fast-paced project timelines and take on diverse projects.
• In-depth knowledge of landscape architecture design principles, construction methods and sustainable practices.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software (AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Land F/X, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, SketchUp, Lumion, MS Office).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong graphic communication skills, including sketching, rendering, and proficiency in digital media and software.
• Creative problem-solving and technical design abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of Rocky Mountain plant materials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop schematic site plans, design development drawings, construction documents and 3D digital models.
• Assist in producing landscape plans from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with clients, design teams and contractors to align projects with client priorities and firm vision.
• Support construction administration and project coordination.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Land F/X

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

SketchUp

Lumion

Microsoft Office

Job description

Terra Designworks is seeking a talented landscape architect in training who will act as design staff to a small team that specializes in high-end residential projects on steep terrain. The optimal candidate is passionate about the challenges of placing homes on mountainsides and thinking outside the box. The difficulty and challenges that our projects present should ignite in you a positive, can-do approach to solving challenging projects in ways that are dynamic and sensitive to the landscape.

The Landscape Designer will assist in the production of landscape plans from concept to completion and create 3D digital models that convey the design vision to the clients and team. This role requires excellent organizational skills, proactivity and effective communication to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to high-quality standards. Working alongside the owner and other design staff, the Landscape Designer will collaborate with clients, design teams and contractors to align each project with client priorities and the firm’s vision. Primary job responsibilities include developing schematic site plans, design development drawings, construction documents and 3D digital models, as well as construction administration. This position offers the opportunity to evolve, grow and develop new areas of expertise.

Experience and Skills Required

• Bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture.
• Ability to meet fast-paced project timelines and take on diverse projects.
• In-depth knowledge of landscape architecture design principles, construction methods and sustainable practices.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software, such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Land F/X, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, SketchUp, Lumion and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong graphic communication skills, including sketching, rendering, and proficiency in digital media and software.
• Creative problem-solving and technical design abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Working knowledge of Rocky Mountain plant materials is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is passionate and motivated, articulate and a creative problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative setting. The job requires a strong understanding of the design process and excellent verbal and graphic communication skills, including conceptual design, presentation graphics, hand drawing and construction documentation. Essential skills include site design, grading design and construction documentation.

Company Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• SIMPLE IRA with employer match after 12 months
• Two weeks PTO; three weeks after three years
• Five paid sick days
• Six paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Compressed workweek with half-day Fridays
• Bonuses

About Terra Designworks

Terra Designworks Landscape Architecture specializes in high-end custom residential design on diverse and challenging mountain sites throughout Montana. Our projects often involve intensive site design, lakeshore design, master planning and native plant restoration - with the goal of integrating beautiful architecture into the natural and rugged surroundings. We embrace the difficulties of each project and are energized by the challenges they present. A careful and thoughtful process to integrating homes into the landscape is essential to creating harmony between the structures and site while preserving and protecting the landscape. Our work environment is dynamic, challenging and creative, pushing us to become better landscape architects and designers.

The Terra Designworks office is in Kalispell, just 40 minutes from Glacier National Park. Our employees and their families enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation, wilderness and stunning scenery in every season.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Terra Designworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, parental status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.