Design Workshop Hiring for Entry-Level Design and Planner at Austin, TX Full Time

Overview:
Founded in 1969, Design Workshop, Inc. (a 100% ESOP-Owned Company) is an international landscape architecture, land planning, urban design and strategic services firm with eight studios in the U.S. and work spanning the globe. The firm has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards for its work in urban design, regional/urban planning, parks, open spaces, residential gardens, institutions, resorts, new communities and more. The firm’s philosophy challenges the project team to equally integrate and balance artistic vision, environmental sensitivity, community values and sound economics to create unique places that stand the test of time. Design Workshop is dedicated to creating legacy projects for our clients, for society and for the well-being of our planet.

Responsibilities:
Performs design and technical tasks on a range of project types and scales as part of a team. Contributes to project success through effective internal and external coordination, creative problem-solving, and diligent task completion.

Qualifications:
An undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited landscape architecture program or master’s degree or dual degrees in both landscape architecture and urban design or planning (preferred)

Exceptional AutoCAD, Adobe Suite and digital production skills.

Proficiency in graphic communication, analysis, 3D modeling programs (SketchUp, Lumion, etc.) and Adobe Suite

Proficiency in ArcGIS with examples of mapping and analysis, and proven experience with construction documentation

A solid technical foundation (understanding of drawings, grading and basic construction knowledge)

A positive attitude and open mind towards involvement on a wide range of project types and scales.

Candidates must be self-motivated, take initiative, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and work collaboratively.

Compensation:
The salary for this position is $50,000-$58,000, dependent on experience. This position is benefits eligible. Benefits include comprehensive health, wealth, and well-being benefits. Ownership of the company is held in an ESOP Trust, which is funded entirely by company contributions, and all employees participate. This is designed as a long-term retirement benefit, with the employees’ accounts increasing as the value of the business increases.