Landscape Designer/Landscape Architect - Portfolio Drop

Hertz First Rent A Car; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Mentorship program

Licensure support

Health, dental, vision coverage

401k with matching

Core Studio Days

Job summary

Snøhetta's US office in Dumbo seeks a Designer/Landscape Architect (Designer) to support landscape architecture projects from concept through execution. This entry-level, unlicensed position offers a foundation to grow, with progression to Designer I or II based on experience.

You will work across disciplines with colleagues, develop design drawings, documentation, and presentations, and gain exposure to Snøhetta's core disciplines, with in-person Core Studio Days and opportunities to advance

Qualifications

• Professional degree in landscape architecture.
• 2–5 years of professional, post-grad landscape architecture experience.
• Strong design sensibility and rigor.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Adobe CS, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of grading design, planting design, materials and technical aspects of landscape architecture.
• Strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide research, conceptual design ideas and documentation for design phases.
• Produce drawings, presentations and general design production tasks.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines in a collaborative design process.
• Participate in meetings, project discussions and studio life.

Skills

Strong design sensibility

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Professional degree in landscape architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Word & Excel

Job description

Although the US office is not currently hiring for this role, we're happy to receive your portfolio. We have a team that reviews portfolios regularly as part of an ongoing effort to identify top talent. Please understand that due to the volume of inquiries, we're unable to respond to individual follow-up requests. Human Resources will be in touch if there is interest in having a conversation.

The US office is seeking Designers (Landscape Architecture) who are committed to the creation and development of exemplary landscape architecture from concept through execution.

Our studio is located in a converted warehouse space in Dumbo, with natural light, great views, and a layout designed to support the kind of creative, collaborative work we do. Take a look here .

About the job:

A Designer/Landscape Architect (Designer) supports the successful completion of landscape architecture projects and tasks by providing research, conceptual ideas, design drawings, as well as contributing to design documentation for any or all phases of design. Responsibilities may include working on new business tasks or duties. The Designer will be exposed to various work methods which are focused on the following core actions:

• Thinking: content generation of design through various mediums
• Doing: production of drawings, presentations, and general design production tasks
• Interacting: participation in meetings, project discussions and studio life

The Designer is an entry-level, unlicensed position that allows a person to develop a strong foundation on which to build their career. Over time, Designers work autonomously and develop intermediate design skills. Depending upon a candidate’s experience and background, they will be recognized as Designer I or Designer II. Landscape Architect is used for anyone who is licensed.

How you will do the job:

Below are just some of the ways you’ll do your work.

Design

• Work with colleagues, across multiple disciplines, to engage in a collaborative design process. Apply critical and strategic thinking to develop strong concepts
• Communicate ideas effectively and listen with intent and respect to the ideas of others.
• Develop proficiency with hand drawing, physical model building, mixed media, Rhino, Grasshopper, & other similar platforms

Delivery

• Gain exposure to the project delivery process including budget awareness and exposure to drawing sets and specifications. Develop a basic understanding and working knowledge the fundamentals of Snøhetta’s core disciplines.
• Develop proficiency with documentation [Revit, AutoCAD], visual communication [Adobe Suite and rendering software] and project communication [Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, Zoom]

Leadership

• Establish leadership skills to build upon throughout your career including trustworthiness, forthrightness, and humility
• Hone your communication style and continuously work to refine and improve it. Build up your emotional intelligence to best collaborate and connect with others

Initiative

• Maintain professional curiosity and proactively learn about your role and industry
• Prioritize work according to project needs or Snøhetta initiatives

About your experience:

• Professional degree in landscape architecture
• A range of 2-5 years of professional, post-grad landscape architecture experience
• Strong design sensibility, talent and rigor
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Adobe CS, Word and Excel
• Knowledge of grading design, planting design, materials and technical aspects of landscape architecture
• A high degree of self-motivation, flexibility and resourcefulness
• Strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills

All positions at Snøhetta, regardless of level or discipline, expect a person to be a good citizen of the firm who contributes to a positive, inclusive organizational culture. Employees are expected to be in person on Core Studio Days Monday-Thursday with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday. New employees may be expected to be in person more often during their first few months as they onboard and get acclimated. The nature of our creative, collaborative, and physical, tactile work is more successful when it can be done in person in a shared space. We acknowledge the value of maintaining flexibility and providing an opportunity for employees to balance remote work with in-person work.

By joining Snøhetta you will become part of a unique, exciting, and high competence environment that enjoys producing excellent work and appreciates a good laugh and having fun together.

We offer:

• A multidisciplinary and innovative work environment
• Lots of fun, discussions, and activities both at work and after office hours
• Great colleagues who care about each other and their work

• Generous Paid Time Off to rest and recharge throughout the year. Over 40 days of PTO (vacation, sick, holidays and professional development). Plus floating holidays to take time that’s reflective of one’s culture, background, and identity. Our US offices close from Christmas to New Year’s Day, so everyone in the studio can unplug.
• Growth and career development are fostered through our formal Mentorship Program, support for licensure, an educational stipend, and monthly knowledge-sharing events.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage including a fully funded medical reimbursement program and flexible spending accounts (FSA) to cover additional health expenses.
• Family support benefits including company-paid parental leave and return-to-work plans. Dependent Care FSAs for school-aged children or elder relatives. NY Paid Family Leave to care for loved ones in a time of need.
• 401k plan with matching and a steady vesting schedule. Company-paid life insurance with the option to top up. Annual discretionary bonus at year-end.
• Connect with colleagues through lunch breaks , company-supported meal plan, and meet-ups in the kitchen with snacks, coffee or other tasty beverages. Or, take advantage of year-round Half-Day Fridays and plan an outing with others.

The expected salary range for this position is between $62,500 and $82,500 based on relevant work experience to the position