Landscape Designer II

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins & Will Atlanta Studio seeks a Landscape Designer II who combines design thinking with technical execution to shape campus, waterfront, and urban projects. With 3–5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's in landscape architecture, you will prepare contract documents and contribute to design reviews in a collaborative studio.

You will collaborate across disciplines, coordinate with consultants, and continually grow your design expertise in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture required.
• Masters degree preferred.
• 3–5+ years of landscape architecture experience.
• Professional licensure not required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in landscape design, execution, and living design.
• Prepares contract documents including hardscape and landscape plans, details, sections, elevations, and schedules.
• Conceptualizes across a broad range of scales and project types, from university campuses to dense urban environments at a planning level through detailed site design level.
• Exhibits strong conceptual thinking with an ability to communicate ideas both graphically and verbally.
• Displays a strong work ethic and desire to learn new skills in support of a growing landscape architecture practice.
• Uses a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
• Takes increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Keeps open communication within team and with designated team leader.
• Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.

Skills

Design thinking

Technical excellence

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture

Master's degree preferred

Tools

BIM

2D/3D software

Enscape

Lumion

D5

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

Perkins&Will Atlanta Studio is growing, and we're looking for a Landscape Designer II! We're seeking a talented landscape architecture designer who combines strong design thinking with technical excellence. In this role, you'll help shape innovative site solutions, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to projects that create meaningful, lasting impacts. Join a dynamic team working across a variety of project scales, from campus environments, waterfront parks, botanical gardens and, complex urban developments, while continuing to grow your design expertise.

Years of Experience: 3-5+ years
Professional Licensure: Not Required

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in landscape design, execution, and living design.
• Prepares contract documents including hardscape and landscape plans, details, sections, elevations, and schedules.
• Conceptualizes across a broad range of scales and project types, from university campuses to dense urban environments at a planning level through detailed site design level.
• Exhibits strong conceptual thinking with an ability to communicate ideas both graphically and verbally.
• Displays a strong work ethic and desire to learn new skills in support of a growing landscape architecture practice.
• Uses a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
• Takes increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Keeps open communication within team and with designated team leader.
• Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.

Proficiencies

• BIM (preferred but not required)
• Enhanced knowledge in site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Graphic presentations

Software Skills

• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite including presentation tools such as PPT, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion, and D5

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• Bachelors degree in landscape architecture required
• Masters preferred

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