Landscape Designer II

• Uses enhanced knowledge of project complexity to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in landscape design execution and living design.
• Prepares contract documents including amendments addenda bulletins details sections elevations plans and schedules.
• Conceptualizes across a broad range of scales and project types from university campuses to dense urban environments at a planning level through detailed site design level.
• Design and technical experience at a consistently high level of accomplishment.
• Exhibits strong conceptual thinking with an ability to communicate ideas both graphically and verbally.
• Displays a strong work ethic and desire to learn new skills in support of a growing landscape architecture planning and urban design practice.
• Uses a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects within the scope of schedule and budget in an organized timely and consistent way.
• Self-checks work for accuracy omissions legibility and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Takes increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participates in design reviews charettes and pin-ups.
• Keeps open communication within team and with designated team leader.
• Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.

Obtaining your landscape architectural license will result in a title change to Landscape Architect II. It does not predicate your title to Landscape Architect automatically. Advancement to subsequent positions is contingent upon fulfilling the requirements of that role. See corresponding job description for requirements.

• BIM
• Enhanced knowledge in programming and site analysis including surveying existing conditions
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field measurements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Life safety requirements
• Field observations
• Area calculations
• Graphic presentations

• Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Intermediate Revit
• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
• Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
• Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio

• Bachelors degree in landscape architecture or related field required
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty BREEAM AP WELL AP SITES AP Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Preparing for LARE