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WRT Job Opening
Landscape Architect (Mid-Level)
October 11, 2024
WRT's San Francisco studio is looking for a landscape architect who is a leading designer and project manager and can translate project goals into ecologically and socially responsive outcomes. This position empowers you to lead projects through all phases of design and construction, collaborating with and guiding our skilled team.
Required Experience / Skills / Responsibilities
Minimum of 8 years relevant experience
Degree in Landscape Architecture
California Licensure
Management + Engagement + Design:
Project management
Staff management/mentoring
Strong verbal + written communication skills
Public speaking + community/stakeholder engagement
Design narrative, report, plan writing
Design + construction documentation (public space and campus landscapes)
Conceptual phases through construction administration
Mastery of AutoCAD, MS, + Adobe software
Business Development:
Client engagement (trust-building, long-term relationship development)
Proactively position for work
Help define + lead future work
Firm Culture + Development:
Contribute to positive studio culture by mentoring other landscape team members.
Build on WRT's commitment to climate adaptation + social equity.
Create impact by championing an environmental ethos of 'designing with nature' + embracing interdisciplinary collaboration.
Take initiative to push our design + technical processes toward excellence.
Desired Skills
Spanish fluency/proficiency a plus
Hand drawing for design development + communication
Familiarity with climate adaptation approaches in coastal + inland environments
Ecosystem understanding
If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact careers@wrtdesign.com to set up an informational discussion.
ABLE Job Opening
Entry-level Landscape Designer
October 4, 2024
ABLE is seeking an entry-level landscape designer to support our community engagement, design, and research work. Ideal candidates should have strong critical design thinking skills, an organizational mind-set, clear written, spoken and graphic communication skills, and a willingness to work collaboratively. Our practice is rooted in social equity, environmental justice, and thinking critically about how we work; we hope you are excited about advancing these values through the design of high-quality everyday landscapes.
As a Landscape Designer at ABLE, you will assist in the design and development of a variety of landscape projects including parks, playgrounds, residences, and site activation projects; at various scales and complexity. You will collaborate with the entire ABLE team, our consultants and collaborators, and community partners to help bring projects from concept through construction. Our design process is iterative and led by community vision; a successful candidate will be comfortable with hand drawing, developing design alternatives, and refining designs in response to community priorities and feedback. We strive to cultivate a supportive work environment where early career designers can take ownership of projects, develop new skills, and cultivate research interests.
Location: Seattle, WA (hybrid in office 2 days per week)
Job Type: Full-time (32 hours per week)
Experience: 0-2 years in landscape design
Basic Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture
Compensation: $36-39 per hour + benefits
Please apply to hello@ablestudio.co with your resume and portfolio in PDF format (10MB max) with the subject line ‘Landscape Designer’
UC Davis Job Opening
Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Design
October 2, 2024
The Department of Human Ecology invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Teaching. Professors of Teaching are Academic Senate faculty members whose expertise and responsibilities center on undergraduate education and scholarly analysis of teaching methods. The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching lower/upper division undergraduate courses, as well as an occasional graduate level course. They will be expected to play a leadership role in the scholarship of teaching and learning, working with other faculty to develop, implement and assess pedagogical initiatives.
Qualified applicants must have a terminal degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in landscape architecture, urban planning/design, architecture, or allied fields. The appointee will carry out high level and innovative teaching in Landscape Architecture and Sustainable Urban Design/Planning with a focus on professional and teaching experience in the areas of design, design communications and sustainability.
Candidates may have an emphasis in any of the following areas: equitable & inclusive climate adaptation planning at multiple scales; innovation/application of sustainable & regenerative urban design strategies; intersection of racial justice & sustainable planning; Traditional Ecological Knowledge; transdisciplinary design practices; publicly engaged scholarship; diverse & inclusive environmental design pedagogies; and/or affordable housing design & planning.
Other preferred qualifications include success in the following areas: teaching large classes, evidence-based teaching practices, modern instructional technology, development of effective teaching strategies for diverse student populations, and conducting Environmental Design education research, especially as related to emphases of interest consistent with a discipline-based education research program.
This is an academic year (9-month) Assistant Professor of Teaching position
Closing Date: 12/1/24
The City College of New York Job Opening
Assistant Professor - Landscape Architecture
September 27, 2024
The Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture (SSA) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in landscape architecture at the rank of assistant professor. This faculty appointment is anticipated to commence in Fall 2025, and includes teaching, research, and services responsibilities primarily allied with SSA’s Graduate Landscape Architecture Program. This program offers a three-year Master of Landscape Architecture degree, a professional degree that is LAAB accredited. The successful candidate must also be a dedicated teacher, demonstrating commitment to and experience in teaching the core curriculum in landscape architecture, including design studios and lecture courses, as well as elective seminars.
The SSA is committed to social and sustainable concerns in design and practice, as well as to providing access to the finest education in the art, history, and technology of architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design to the broadest and most diverse student population. A prospective member of the faculty should be prepared to participate in and contribute to this lively intellectual atmosphere, and join the SSA in its commitment in furthering justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism within the academy and the design professions.
ABOUT THE CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK
Since its founding in 1847, The City College of New York (CCNY) has been true to its legacy of access, opportunity, and transformation. CCNY is as diverse, dynamic, and boldly visionary as the city itself. CCNY advances knowledge and critical thinking, and fosters research, creativity, and innovation across academic, artistic, and professional disciplines. As a public institution with public purpose and a 175-year history, CCNY produces citizens who make an impact on the cultural, social, and economic vitality of New York, the nation, and the world.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must hold a LAAB-accredited MLA degree, or a related graduate degree with a LAAB-accredited professional degree in landscape architecture. At the time of appointment, the candidate must already have a professional license to practice landscape architecture or architecture, or a doctoral degree in a relevant field.
The candidate must have experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate design studios, lecture courses, and/or seminars in landscape architecture, as well as a clear research agenda demonstrating disciplinary standards at the rank of assistant professor. A demonstrated commitment to city life and the fundamental principles of a public institution of higher education with a highly diverse student body is expected. A collaborative and team-oriented spirit is essential.
A record of multiple publications (books, articles, and/or reviews) or evidence of future scholarly excellence and productivity is preferred.
COMPENSATION
Salary Range: $70,238 - $99,532
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
Cal Poly Pomona Job Opening
Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture
September 22, 2024
Cal Poly Pomona’s (CPP) Department of Landscape Architecture (CPPLA) is seeking a new Tenure-Track Assistant Professor to join our faculty in Fall 2025. The Department welcomes candidates with experience or the potential for success in evidence-based landscape architecture, providing leadership and core instruction within our accredited Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA) and Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) curriculum in one or more of the following STEM fields: climate mitigation, resilience, and adaptation including related methods, practice, and technologies; ecosystem sciences such as biology, urban ecology, plant science, and horticulture; Earth system science and hazard-resilient design; advanced landscape construction methods; ecological, hydrological and other civil engineering methods and technologies; advanced geospatial technologies such as geo-AI, machine learning and environmental sensing; advanced digital design and communication technologies such as AR/VR, digital twins, digital fabrication; and/or interdisciplinary research methods.
The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability or potential for bridging science, engineering, and technological principles with environmental design and planning methodologies and/or forging evidence-based pathways toward effective real-world solutions in landscape architecture. The candidate is anticipated to incorporate these abilities into collaborative endeavors in teaching, research, and practice that foster inclusive student-centered landscape architecture education.
Consideration of completed applications will continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will only be guaranteed for complete applications received by Midnight Pacific Time, November 8th, 2024.
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University of Washington Job Opening
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
September 18, 2024
The Department of Landscape Architecture in the College of Built Environments (CBE) at the University of Washington (UW) invites nominations and applications to join our faculty as an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track). The department has a dynamic culture of design exploration, research, making, and activism through a lens of urban ecological design. We are seeking an impact-driven, creative, and collaborative candidate with research and scholarship in design for social and climate justice. The candidate will have the capacity to teach across the curriculum at both introductory and advanced levels including design studios, lecture-based, seminar, and professionally-oriented technical courses. We expect their research and teaching to expand our capacity to provide high level, rigorous design-based education grounded in historical and contemporary contexts.
Position is open until filled, with priority given to applications submitted by November 4, 2024.
Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to:
Demonstrated experience in developing and coordinating coursework, syllabi, and curricula
PhD or 3+ years experience in professional practice in the built environment professions
Professional licensure in a built environment profession
Demonstrated excellence in landscape architectural design
Demonstrated capacity to integrate design and communication-based technologies into courses
Demonstrated engagement working (volunteer and/or professional) with communities for research, teaching and/or project work
Required Qualifications:
Masters degree in Landscape Architecture or an allied design and planning discipline
Demonstrated evidence of climate justice (or adjacent) research and scholarship
Demonstrated capacity to utilize relevant or emerging technologies and craft in design learning
Demonstrated teaching experience in landscape architecture or in a related design and planning discipline
Demonstrated capacity to mentor emerging designers and/or students with diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated commitment to collaborative and interdisciplinary engagement
Restoration Design Group Opening
Landscape Designer
August 31, 2024
RDG is seeking a self-motivated individual interested in creek restoration with the ability to draft construction documents in AutoCAD, produce graphic materials, and conduct occasional outdoor field work. The candidate will likely have 0-5 years’ relevant professional experience in landscape architecture. The position will be based in RDG’s West Berkeley office.
Responsibilities: This position will support RDG’s efforts to bring projects from conceptual design to construction documentation, construction, and post-project monitoring. This includes field work in and along creeks, helping with drafting construction documents, conducting site assessments in the field, and producing digital and/or freehand graphic illustrations.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Experience in landscape design and planning or creek restoration - recent graduates in landscape architecture, engineering, or related fields – geomorphology, horticulture, environmental planning, and maintenance experience welcome
Strong interest in creek/habitat restoration ecology
Adept at learning complex software packages with capacity to adapt to new technologies
Facility in digital rendering tools (AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, or other tools)
Refined graphic design and graphic communication sensibility
Ability to work independently and solve problems through research and other means
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Willingness and ability to conduct creek and vegetation assessments and monitoring outdoors and work in rugged conditions
Salary and Benefits: $60K-$80K commensurate with experience, potential annual bonus, company matching contribution to IRA up to 3% of salary, health care and dental insurance, 20-days PTO and 8 federal holidays.
To Apply: Applicants should submit a resume, portfolio (limit size to 20MB) and cover letter via email to: Rich Walkling, Managing Principal Rich@rdgmail.com
Urban Arena Job Opening
Landscape Architecture Designer I Job Captain
August 2, 2024
We are seeking a full-time intermediate landscape designer with 3-5 years of experience for our Oakland and San Diego office.
Urban Arena is a multi-disciplinary firm on the cutting edge of architecture, landscape architecture, planning, & design. With offices in Costa Mesa, San Diego, and Oakland, UA attracts a diverse group of professionals working on a range of projects from urban villages, retail & entertainment centers, model homes, master-planned residential communities, high-density housing, and sports complexes.
Join us at Urban Arena where we value every voice. We embody a culture where rigorous work meets a fun office environment and a balanced work-life ethos. With a diverse range of project types, we encourage exploration and believe that every idea matters. Our supportive environment fosters personal growth and ensures you have everything you need to succeed.
We are looking for a creative individual to join our team and assist in the design and creation of a diverse mix of projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
Independently completes tasks with minimal direction from Project Manager
Manages the production of and helps prepare deliverables
Manages and mentors Project Designers
Performs quality control checks on work produced by team members
Interacts with Clients and Consultants occasionally
Key Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities
Basic management skills such as multitasking, organization, time management, and professionalism
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs
Experience with InDesign, Land F/X, and SketchUp, and Photoshop is a plus
Education/Experience Requirements
3-5 years of industry work experience
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture or at least four years of industry work experience
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life AD&D insurance
401(k)
Alternative work schedule of in-office Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and remote every Friday 8 am to 12 pm. After 90 days of employment, will be given an additional remote workday of your choosing
Pay range $31-$41/hourly (differs between the locations)
How to Apply:
Please email resume with position name you are applying for in the subject line and attach portfolio to: Loren@urbanarena.com. No phone calls or drop-ins please.
City of Madison Parks Job Openings
Landscape Architect 1 or 2
July 5, 2024
The City of Madison Parks Division seeks qualified candidates for the position of Landscape Architect 1 or 2*. This is professional landscape architectural work performed in the office and/or field in connection with the planning, design, construction, and inspection of parks and related facilities. This position will play a key role in project management and collaborating with community stakeholders projects to ensure equitable investment across the Parks system that promotes accessibility and inclusion for all.
Landscape Architect 1
This is entry level professional landscape architectural work performed in the office and/or field in connection with the design, construction, and inspection of parks and related facilities. Assignments are received from the Park Planning and Development Manager who defines the scope of the work, reviews work in progress and upon completion. The work is characterized by the application of theoretical professional architectural expertise.
Landscape Architect 2
This is intermediate level professional landscape architectural work performed in the office and/or field in connection with the design, construction, and inspection of parks and related facilities. Assignments are received from the Park Planning and Development Manager who defines the scope of the work, reviews the work in progress and upon completion. The work is characterized by the application of expanded professional architectural expertise encompassing both theoretical concepts and operational considerations gained through directly related experience.
The successful candidate will be placed at the Landscape Architect 1 (starting salary $67,487.84) or Landscape Architect 2 (starting salary $73,199.36) level based upon experience; to be determined at the time of hire depending upon the candidate's relevant work experience and overall qualifications.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare and implement annual capital budgets, including cost estimates and budget revisions.
Manage capital improvement projects, from planning and permit applications to construction oversight and contract administration.
Lead public engagement efforts, collaborating with neighborhoods and stakeholders on park development plans.
Assist in Development Review processes, update utility mapping, and resolve park-related issues.
Prepare grant applications and reports and conduct research to enhance park operations and amenities.
Provide staff support to the Park Commission and various committees and sub-committees
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or a closely related field.
-OR-
Two (2) years of experience in applying the following:
Principles, theories, and practices of landscape architecture, particularly as they relate to the planning, design, and coordination of parks public works construction projects.
Methods and techniques associated with the construction and inspection of public works projects.
Computer software applicable to the duties of the position; AND
Familiarity with the following:
Procedural aspects of the City's contracting and capital budgeting processes.
Application of landscape architectural theories.
Conducting basic land surveys and establish design parameters.
Performing computer-aided design and spreadsheet analysis.
Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver's license.
Must have knowledge of CADD design (Microstation or Autodesk), Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Arc GIS, etc.
The employee will be expected to attend meetings and provide presentations outside the normal work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Eligibility for hire as a Landscape Architect 2 requires registration as a Professional Landscape Architect with the State of Wisconsin by the start of employment and at least one year of experience equivalent to that gained as a Landscape Architect 1 with the City of Madison.
The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply!
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Job Opening
Full-Time Lecturer - Landscape Architecture
June 28, 2024
The Landscape Architecture (LA) Department in the College of Architecture & Environmental Design at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applicants for a full-time lecturer position beginning September 16, 2024. We are seeking candidates who share our commitment to teaching excellence within a comprehensive landscape architecture curriculum and who are grounded in professional experience.
Salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected. (Anticipated hiring range: $73,000 - $77,600 per year).
Required qualifications:
A master’s or doctoral degree in landscape architecture or a related and complementary field. Where the master’s or doctoral degree is in a related or complementary field, the candidate shall have an undergraduate or master’s degree in landscape architecture and shall have evidence of experience in landscape architecture practice and/or teaching.
Evidence of potential for excellence in university-level teaching.
Evidence of potential for ongoing professional development that will keep the faculty member current with the profession of landscape architecture
Demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Primary responsibilities to teach in one or more of these core subject areas:
2nd year and upper division studios
Principles of Design Communication, 2 and 3D graphics, GIS, AutoCAD
Landscape architecture construction - including site engineering, construction document preparation and implementation strategies
Design with natural and cultural systems
Green infrastructure, storm water management, climate adaptation strategies, landscape performance design and assessment, and interdisciplinary connections with green building technology
Landscape ecology theory and application
AHBL Job Opening
Landscape Architect
June 19, 2024
We seek a Landscape Architect ready to match our can-do energy and attitude to be involved in a wide range of landscape architecture work based out of our Seattle office. In this role, you will work on a diverse range of projects, including civic and mixed-use, affordable housing, K-12 educational environments, parks and recreation, and community-based projects. You will participate in the design process to develop conceptual, schematic, and construction documents, keep track of project budgets, and help to ensure that projects exceed our clients’ expectations. You will be involved in the design of multiple projects at various stages of development under the leadership and mentoring of the landscape architecture team leaders.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited university and 4+ years of experience
Fully licensed by a US state licensing board
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong visual communication with hand-drawn and computer-generated graphic skills
Familiarity in Rhino, Lumion, Grasshopper, and Sketchup
Experience working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment
Experience working in LandFX, Civil 3D, and Revit preferred
COMPENSATION
$79,000 - $96,979 per year
Annual discretionary performance-based bonus
BENEFITS
100% paid employee medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, life and AD&D, and long-term disability. Subsidized dependent coverage
Option of PPO health plan or HDHP with Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits. PTO is accrued at 16.5 days (132 hours) annually for new hires
Discretionary company-matched 401(k) plan
8 company-paid holidays each calendar year
Transportation assistance through a company-provided ORCA card
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional voluntary benefits include voluntary hospital indemnity coverage, voluntary accident insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance
Professional licensing incentives
Watershed Progressive Job Opening
Visual Communication/Graphic Designer
May 24, 2024
Watershed Progressive is hiring a Visual Communication Designer to join our team! As a Visual Communication Designer at Watershed Progressive, you will play a crucial role in advancing our mission of “connecting communities with their watersheds through integrated strategies for a healthy, resilient future” through your skills, expertise, and contribution to a dynamic team. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks related to graphic design for public engagement material on landscape, ecology, and water conservation. This may include infographics, fliers, educational signage design, and websites; multimedia presentations; graphic formatting for report documents; website and social media management; and translating technical information into graphic formats. Your work will contribute to the development and implementation of projects that engage communities in building local climate resilience. This position offers an opportunity to expand your career in building creative, integrative water solutions for healthy communities.
Who Should Apply:
We recognize that environmental challenges, social and economic inequity, and environmental racism are intrinsically linked, and therefore, marginalized communities must be centered in the work we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other people from communities traditionally underrepresented in the environmental sectors, are encouraged to apply. Even if you do not meet all the criteria described above, we encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at Watershed Progressive to apply for this role.
The ideal candidate has:
Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Art, Graphic Communication, Visual Communication Design, Landscape Architecture, or a related field;
Strong skills in graphic design, website design, social media management, public outreach strategies;
Advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign;
Website design/development/administration experience;
Excellent social media skills and experience developing social media outreach strategies;
Excellent, professional, oral, & written communication skills;
Excellent, digital photography skills;
Familiarity with conveying ecological design concepts;
Proven experience producing compelling and effective visuals; and
Ability to be self-motivated working remotely or within teams.
Any of these additional skills and experience are a plus:
Experience with nature-based design, Low Impact Design (LID) and holistic design approaches; o ArcView GIS and/or AutoCAD software skills;
Ability to manage projects and lead teams;
Experience with public outreach;
Experience with animation software; and
Ability to project manage, lead and work on multiple projects concurrently.
The Visual Communication Designer will report to the Design Hub Manager and work closely with other multidisciplinary staff including the Creative Development and Communications Manager; will be expected to coordinate team members on project-based tasks.
Note: This job description is intended to provide an overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
START DATE: Immediate, position open until filled.
STATUS: Full-Time
PAY: $50,000 - $100,000 Annually commensurate with experience
FULL-TIME BENEFITS: Vacation, Training/Wellness Stipends, 401k Match, Long/Short Term Disability
LOCATION: Southern and Central California (Sierra Nevada or Ojai offices), mostly remote with occasional travel.
TO APPLY: Please submit resume and cover letter to applications@h2oprogressive.com
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Agency Landscape + Planning Job Openings
Landscape Architects - Mid/Senior-Level (Cambridge, MA)
May 18, 2024
Agency Landscape + Planning is actively seeking landscape architects with strong design, technical, and management skills alongside a passion for the public realm. Most projects are for public or nonprofit clients, and all advance missions for greater equity, resilience, and beauty in our communities. We are looking for applicants who are organized and detail-oriented, love to sketch ideas, iterate design alternatives, and enjoy working in teams. We strive for diversity in every aspect of work and we encourage persons from all backgrounds to apply.
We have two available positions in our Cambridge, MA office:
Place Shaper: Landscape Architect – Landscape Planning / Urban Design Focus (Mid/Senior-Level)
We are searching for an individual with demonstrated experience (6+ years) in developing design strategy to sites and places at the planning and system scale, including park master plans, park system plans, downtown plans, neighborhood plans, and corridor planning. A commitment to and understanding of ecological and sustainable design principles and community-engaged design process are important, as is an understanding of project processes and content delivery. The position requires proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Rhino (or another 3D modeling software). Experience with GIS and AutoCAD is a bonus.
Place Maker: Landscape Architect (Mid/Senior-Level)
We are searching for an individual with demonstrated experience (6+ years) in built work, including developing construction documents and participating in construction administration. A technical understanding for current construction methods and detailing are important, as is an understanding of project processes and management from concept to construction. The position requires proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Rhino (or another 3D modeling software). Experience with Revit is a bonus.
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Watershed Progressive Job Opening
Landscape Designer
May 17, 2024
Watershed Progressive is hiring a Landscape Designer to join our team! As a Landscape Designer at Watershed Progressive, you will play a crucial role in advancing our mission of “connecting communities with their watersheds through integrated strategies for a healthy, resilient future” through your skills, expertise, and contribution to a dynamic team. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks related to sustainable landscape design including CAD drafting, grading plans, planting plans, renderings, landscape design plans, sections and perspective drawings, graphic design for public engagement material on landscape, ecology, and water conservation. Additional tasks may include infographics, fliers, educational signage design, and websites; multimedia presentations; graphic formatting for report documents; website and social media management; and translating technical information into graphic formats. Your work will contribute to the development and implementation of projects that engage communities in building local climate resilience. This position offers an opportunity to expand your career in building creative, integrative water solutions for healthy communities.
The ideal candidate has:
Bachelor's or master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Visual Communication Design, or a related field;
AutoCAD software high proficiency plus experience using Land-FX;
Stormwater BMP/landscape grading;
Knowledge of California native plants and plant ecology;
Planting design/planting plan drafting;
Can interpret creative direction and adapt points from creative briefs into persuasive communication concepts;
Advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign;
Excellent, professional, oral, & written communication skills;
Familiarity with conveying ecological design concepts;
Proven experience producing compelling and effective visuals; and
Ability to be self-motivated working remotely or within teams.
Any of these additional skills and experience are a plus:
Experience with nature-based design, Low Impact Design (LID) and holistic design approaches;
Excellent social media skills and experience developing social media outreach strategies;
Website design/development/administration experience;
Strong skills in graphic design, website design, social media management, public outreach strategies;
Sketchup, Rhino, or other 3D rendering software experience;
ArcView GIS software skills;
Ability to manage projects and lead teams;
Experience with public outreach;
Experience with animation software; and
Ability to project manage, lead and work on multiple projects concurrently.
The Landscape Designer will report to the Design Hub Manager and work closely with other multidisciplinary staff including the Environmental Design Director, the Creative Development and Communications Manager; and will be expected to coordinate team members on project-based tasks.
Note: This job description is intended to provide an overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
START DATE: Immediate, position open until filled.
STATUS: Full-Time
PAY: $50,000 - $90,000 Annually commensurate with experience
FULL-TIME BENEFITS: Vacation, Training/Wellness Stipends, 401k Match, Long/Short Term Disability
LOCATION: Southern and Central California (Sierra Nevada or Ojai offices), mostly remote with occasional travel.
TO APPLY: To apply for this position, please submit resume and cover letter to applications@h2oprogressive.com
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