About the Company:
Alex Smith Garden Design, Ltd is seeking Landscape Designers/Landscape Architects to work in our unique design/build studio environment. Must be organized and creative with strong design and graphic skills; including the ability to prepare landscape plans, draft construction details, and create mock-up graphics packages. Must be self-motivated, have a strong desire to learn, and be willing to adapt to various varied residential projects across changing ecoregions and growing zones. Candidates must also be able to work collaboratively and be adept at building strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and co-workers.
About the Role:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Create mock-up graphics presentation packages using a combination of Photoshop, InDesign, and hand graphics.
- Prepare plans such as grading plans, planting plans, drainage plans, and construction details.
- Prepare site plans and other documents for permitting.
- Assist Landscape Architects/Project Managers with pricing proposals and invoices as needed.
- Assist Landscape Architects/Project Managers with ordering plant material as needed.
- Create and edit PowerPoint presentations.
- Hardscape designing and detailing.
- Help build graphics library and construction details library.
- Occasional work around office/shop including receiving plant and garden ornament deliveries.
- Occasional install/build fieldwork.
Responsibilities:
These are some typical responsibilities of this position. This is not an exhaustive list. Other duties will be assigned as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in landscape architecture.
- Landscape Architect license is a plus but not required.
- 3+ years of applicable professional experience. Candidates with a strong background in high-end residential design desired.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up or other 3D visualization programs a plus.
- Working knowledge of Land FX a plus.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
- Strong rendering skills and drafting by hand are desirable.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills required.
- Strong knowledge of Southeastern U.S. plant material helpful.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, processes and details is a plus.
- Ability to collaborate with a team of designers and work on multiple projects successfully at one time.
- Travel is required on occasion.
Send resume and portfolio to ...@alexsmithgardendesign.com