Senior Designer I

LandDesign; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A leading landscape architecture firm in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a Landscape Architect to prepare design drawings, manage project budgets, and ensure high-quality site documentation. Candidates should possess a degree in Landscape Architecture and be proficient in CAD software. The role comes with a competitive benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing or have achieved professional licensure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare digital and hand drawings for master plans.
• Support proposal writing and developing fee budgets.
• Create project plans aligned with fee budgets.
• Provide quality control review of plans.
• Conduct project research and analyses.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Civil 3D

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Modeling programs (Sketch-Up, Lumion)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field

Job description

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

LandDesign is a collection of visionaries and problem solvers who believe in the power of balance, combining creativity and practicality to design what we know will thrive. We leverage our diverse expertise and relentless curiosity to deliver innovative, attainable big ideas — aligning our clients’ vision with the culture of the community to delight those who will enjoy the space. We are driven by a boundless desire for better, because we believe that learning is lifelong and growth is infinite. This curiosity and uncommon collaboration fuel our culture and drive ideas that continuously improve our practice and the people who are part of it.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently prepare digital and hand drawings to communicate master plan, design elements, and site features.
• Support proposal writing, change orders, and developing fee budgets.
• Create project plans and align them with project fee budget.
• Ensure legibility and clean communication of construction documents.
• Demonstrate expertise in technical aspects of construction drawings.
• Provide preliminary internal quality control review of plans with project lead.
• Participate in and may lead client and regulatory review meetings; prepare meeting minutes.
• Develop and assist in developing written specifications; advise client and team on next steps and ensure successful outcomes.
• Independently participate in CA activities and support and begin to lead the Design Studio to develop and advance creative design concepts for clients and projects.
• Support public outreach and collaboration efforts as required by project assignments.
• Conduct project research and precedent studies, ordinance review, and prepare site reviews and analyses.
• Efficiently prepare CAD documentation, project concept design packages, and construction documentation and permit drawing sets.
• Build knowledge around plant materials and understand how to properly specify plant materials for planting schedules.
• Build up knowledge of construction and best practices; participate in construction phase services activities with the ability to undertake multiple size projects that range in complexity.
• Collaborate with internal design team of civil engineers, planners, contractors, and client’s consultant teams involved in the project.
• Represent LandDesign in design team meetings and speak confidently to project understanding.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of daily processes and practices in support of project efficiency.
• Train and mentor Designers I + II.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field of study.
• Actively pursuing or have achieved professional licensure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite and modeling programs such as Sketch-Up, Lumion, Microsoft Office Suite and VantagePoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Employees are offered a competitive compensation package and robust benefits package that includes access to wellness programming, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances.

LandDesign is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace.