Entry Level Landscape Designer - Southern Calif Studio
SWA Group, Laguna Beach, CA, United States
If selected to join our studio, you will work as part of a team on a variety of project types and scales – some local, others international – all demanding engagement with the topics of resilience, cultural diversity, and designed ecologies. Our goal is to give you the resources you need to grow your design, technical, and communication skills to become an invaluable member of our talented team. We expect that you will bring a sense of curiosity, creativity, and innovative thinking paired with a willingness to “jump in” and be an enthusiastic participant in developing technical documents and communicating complex design ideas. Computer graphic fluency required for this position includes: 3D modeling and rendering, illustrative graphics development, analytical diagramming, presentation formatting and graphic layout. Demonstrated experience with technical documentation, as well as verbal and written communications skills are essential.
Key tasks associated with this position include:
Design communication graphics production
3D modeling
Plan and perspective rendering
Assisting in the development of crafted design elements, planting design and the preparation of construction drawings
Attending and participating in meetings
Work with senior designers on a collaborative team
Requirements:
A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture.
The ideal candidate has:
1-3 years professional experience in a design office
Strong design skills
Strong graphics and 3D modeling skills
Strong problem solving, critical thinking skills, analysis
Attention to detail and organization
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Effective time management skills
Self-motivated & able to take initiative
Ability to take direction and work within a team
Positive attitude
Sense of accountability
Technical understanding of landscape architecture site development elements
Basic knowledge of plant materials
Proficiency in:
AutoCAD 2022+
BIM
Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
Microsoft Office
3D modeling in Rhino/SketchUp
Additional experience with the following is desirable:
Preparing construction drawings & documents
Lumion
Revit
Grasshopper
ArcMap/ArcGIS
Bluebeam REvu
Hand sketching
Apply: Portfolio (PDF, 20MB max.)
Resume/CV (word or PDF)
Contact info for 2-3 references
Cover letter
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Key tasks associated with this position include:
Design communication graphics production
3D modeling
Plan and perspective rendering
Assisting in the development of crafted design elements, planting design and the preparation of construction drawings
Attending and participating in meetings
Work with senior designers on a collaborative team
Requirements:
A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture.
The ideal candidate has:
1-3 years professional experience in a design office
Strong design skills
Strong graphics and 3D modeling skills
Strong problem solving, critical thinking skills, analysis
Attention to detail and organization
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Effective time management skills
Self-motivated & able to take initiative
Ability to take direction and work within a team
Positive attitude
Sense of accountability
Technical understanding of landscape architecture site development elements
Basic knowledge of plant materials
Proficiency in:
AutoCAD 2022+
BIM
Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
Microsoft Office
3D modeling in Rhino/SketchUp
Additional experience with the following is desirable:
Preparing construction drawings & documents
Lumion
Revit
Grasshopper
ArcMap/ArcGIS
Bluebeam REvu
Hand sketching
Apply: Portfolio (PDF, 20MB max.)
Resume/CV (word or PDF)
Contact info for 2-3 references
Cover letter
#J-18808-Ljbffr