Archslate Hiring for Landscape Designer – Entry level at Venice, CA Full Time

Job Description

Stephen Billings Landscape Architecture (SBLA) is seeking an Entry-level Landscape Designer to support a wide variety of project types in this growing design practice located in Venice, California.

The candidate should possess a strong interest and experience in landscape architecture, specifically as it relates to planting design, hardscape materials and detailing. SBLA is deeply interested in the experiential qualities of landscape, and the position and office environment require individuals who are collaborative, creative and who want to explore how design gestures are translated into built work.

The candidate will work as part of SBLA’s design team to assist with conceptualizing and developing the design work at various scales ranging from residential to large campus projects. The candidate should be able to understand and create illustrative design drawings, including perspective and plan renderings, diagrams and construction document sets. Experience with AutoCAD, Sketch-Up and the Adobe Suite is essential.

Job Responsibilities

• Drafting and design for all project phases using hand sketching and AutoCAD

• Assist with the production of plans, elevations and details for Construction Document sets

• Production of presentation materials using Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up and hand sketches
• Conducting site visits and analyzing and documenting site conditions for design projects

Please submit a cover letter, resume and portfolio via email to sbillings(at)sblastudio(dot)com with the following subject ‘Application for Entry Level Landscape Designer’. Attachments should be less than 10MB total.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient knowledge of the following computer programs: AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to convey ideas through hand sketching
• A working understanding of plant materials and planting design
• Strong presentation and organizational skills
• The ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and self-motivate
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical capabilities
• Good interpersonal skills and an interest in working collaboratively as part of our team

Knowledge Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• study model making
• Sketching
• Construction Document/Production Skills

Software Skills

• Autocad
• Sketchup
• Adobe Suite

Degree Details

• BLA
• MLA I

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $33,803.00 – $95,154.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Yes

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Venice, CA 90291: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sketchup: 1 year (Preferred)
• AutoCAD: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location