Landscape Architectural Designer I

Olson Kundig is a design practice founded on the ideas that buildings can serve as abridge between naturecultureand people and that inspiring surroundings have a positive effect on peoples lives. The firms work can be found across the globe with projects as wide-ranging as huts to high rises homesoften for art collectorsto academicculturaland civic projects museums and exhibition design places of worship creative production urban design and interior design.

We are seeking aLandscape ArchitecturalDesigner Ito join Olson Kundig and contribute to the design of thoughtful high-quality outdoor this role you will help develop and visualize design concepts that balance aesthetics and functionality across a range of project types and scales - from gardens and parks to commercial and residential landscapes. Working under the guidance of a project manager and design lead you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to translate ideas into well-executed designs that meet aesthetic environmental and project goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

Analysis of Design and Planning:

• Support the analysis and design of exterior environments through research site and zoning studies and early-stage concept in producing plans grading sections elevations and 3D models under guidance from senior to sustainability-focused design efforts andmaintaina portfoliodemonstratingdesign and technical capabilities.

Design Support & Technical Assistance:

• Provide technical and documentation support across project phases including assisting with specifications construction documents and construction administration. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and consultants contribute ideas and deliverables and support project coordination timelines and meeting documentation under the direction of senior team members.

Additionalduties and projects:

• As assigned or necessary.

Qualifications

Must Have:

• Education:Bachelor or Technicaldegree inlandscape architectureor closely related field

• Experience: Minimum2 - 4years of related professional experience or similar role with equivalent work experience

• Digital Literacy:
  - Beginnerproficiencyin MS Excel ERP (DeltekVision) Digital File Organization Revit (BIM) GrasshopperEnscape Rhino 3D and ArcGIS.
  - Intermediateproficiencyin MS Word Outlook PowerPoint Teams web browser AutoCAD Adobe Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Bluebeam Revu/Studio Adobe Acrobat and Sketch-Up

Nice to Have:

• Beginnerproficiencyin AI image generationLandFX

• Consider obtaining licensure as a Landscape Architect (LARE exams).

• Ability to workata variety of project scales from master planning to detail design.

• Experience working on High-End Residential Hospitality (Hotels F&B and Resorts) and Workplace as well as a variety of project scales from Master Planning to Detail design.

• Experience with tools for drafting and design (such as AutoCAD SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite) geographic information systems (GIS) for site analysis and Building Information Modeling (BIM) for integrated design and documentation.

• Ability to solve complex challenges that require creative problem-solving including the ability to present solutions and recommendations for non-standard situations.

• Membership in professional landscape architectural organizations such as ASLA IFLA ULI or similar.

What You Can Expect

• A creative work environment and colleagues who are collaborative creative and challenging
• Opportunity to grow professionally
• Check our culture page to learn about life at Olson Kundig

This role is based in Seattle Washington with less than 10%travelexpected.

Equal Opportunity & Pay Transparency

Olson Kundig is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry gender age religion marital status military or veteran status citizenship sexual orientation gender expression or identity national origin disability genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations at any point in the employment process.

In compliance with Washington States Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (RCW 49.58.110) Olson Kundig provides transparent compensation information in all job postings. For this position based inSeattle Washingtonthe annual salary is between$72000and $80000. Final salary decisions are made based upon the extent and relevance of the candidates experience as well as internal equity and external market factors.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long-term work authorization.