Landscape Designer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Landscape Design Assistant to work under the direction of a registered Landscape Architect. Responsibilities include assisting in site design projects, conducting site analyses, and providing AutoCAD support throughout various phases of design.

The ideal candidate will possess strong creative skills and experience with essential design software including AutoCAD and Revit. A Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to prepare site plans and understand grading and drainage principles.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of site design projects.
• Investigation of site variables including building operation.
• Conduct site visits and analyses.

Skills

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Revit

Grasshopper

Strong design sensibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Rhino

ArcGIS

Job description

About HDR

HDR is an employee‑owned company where every member is valued and respected, and where employees are empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work each day. We foster a culture of inclusion and constantly ask how we can make a positive impact on the world.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a registered Landscape Architect to assist in the development of site design projects from concept design to construction documentation.
• Investigate a variety of variables, including site analysis, building operation, vehicular and pedestrian traffic, site grading and storm drainage.
• Conduct site visits and analyses, and assist the project Landscape Architect with illustrating design using a combination of hand‑drawn and computer‑rendered graphics.
• Provide AutoCAD production support during concept and schematic design, design development, and construction document phases.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and advanced 3D modeling, computational design, and rendering with programs such as Grasshopper, Lumion, Enscape.
• Internships or prior work experience as a landscape designer.
• Hand sketching and drawing skills.
• Strong design sensibility: creativity, curiosity, clear visual communication, and rigorous design with iterative concept exploration through multiple platforms.
• Understanding of technical aspects of landscape architecture and associated terminology, including construction materials and processes, grading and drainage, plant materials and planting design.
• Preference given to candidates in the tri‑state area (NJ/PA/NY).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to prepare site plans and understand the principles of grading and drainage.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture is a must.

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.