Landscape Architectural Designer CKD

We are looking for self-motivated, ambitious, and talented individuals to work on tasks including all aspects of landscape design and construction drawing production at a range of scales from master planning documentation to detailed site design. This position requires excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills for use in an interactive design team, and an ability to work at a variety of project scales from planning to detail design.

This position provides the opportunity for growth and advancement.

• Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program, related fields or an AA degree will be considered
• 1-4 years of experience working under the direction of a licensed landscape architect
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft 365, and Sketch Up
• Experience with Revit and Adobe Creative Suite

• Develop concept designs and produce presentation materials and illustrative graphics
• Draft plans, elevations, and construction details in AutoCAD
• Participate in site visits, including field measurements, documentation, and meeting notes
• Produce comprehensive landscape construction documents and packages
• Develop planting plans, material palettes, and visual presentations
• Create 3D models and renderings using Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar software
• Collaborate closely with team members in a supportive, design-focused studio environment
• Contribute to project coordination and quality control across all design phases

• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member
• Strong written, oral, and graphic presentation and communication skills
• Time management and multi-tasking skills
• Knowledge of California native, climate-adapted plant material, and low-maintenance/lowwater plant selections
• Understanding of irrigation design
• Solid grasp of the principles and practices of landscape architecture and urban design
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Strong desire to learn in support of growing the practice and the profession
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Please email a cover letter, resume, and portfolio in PDF format to  Do not exceed 10 MB. In the subject line of your email, please specify the position for which you are applying. CKD is an Equal Opportunity employer who values workplace diversity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Work visa sponsorship will not be provided. We look forward to hearing from you and telling you about our exciting and growing company!

Cupples Keller Designs is a forward-thinking, woman-owned business headquartered in Oakland with remote offices in Walnut Creek and Grass Valley. We are a team of landscape architects who are creative and inspired to consciously design better for our communities, our environment, and our clients. We promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing as a part of our office culture, giving each team member a chance to contribute from conceptual design through construction.

CKD has a wide variety of project types and is committed to sustainability, social equity, diversity, and inclusion. We prefer projects that mitigate environmental harm, add green space to underserved neighborhoods, and meaningfully engage communities. Our leading areas of project expertise are educational facilities from preschool through higher educational campuses; parks and urban open space; multi-family housing; senior housing; healthcare, and public safety facilities, with the occasional private residential project.

Our client base is broad in both the public and private sectors. We provide services primarily in the Greater Bay Area with increasing work in the Sacramento and Gold Country regions.

CKD is a hybrid office that allows employees to create a work/life balance that works both for the company and the employee. We use Microsoft Teams to maintain collaboration across locations. We are committed to the professional growth of our staff and promote collaboration, a team environment, and sharing knowledge firm-wide and with our clients. Our staff is self-motivated, ambitious, creative, passionate, nimble, flexible, and team players.

Our company headquarters are in downtown Oakland at the 19th Street BART Station.

(full-time employees after a 90-day introductory period)

• Flexible work schedules
• Hybrid work
• Medical insurance with multiple plan options
• Vision/dental insurance
• Simple IRA retirement plan with employer matching
• Performance bonus plan
• Personal time off including holidays, sick leave, vacations