Landscape Designer

Responsibilities

In the role of Landscape Designer, you'll assist a registered Landscape Architect with site design projects from concept design to construction documentation.

• Work under the direction of a registered Landscape Architect to assist in the development of site design projects, from concept design to construction documentation.
• Understand that assignments have specified objectives and require investigation of many variables, including site analysis, building operation, vehicular and pedestrian traffic, site grading and storm drainage.
• Conduct site visits and analyses, and assist the project Landscape Architect with illustration of design using hand‑drawn and computer‑rendered graphics.
• Provide AutoCAD production support during concept and schematic design, design development, and construction document phases.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master's degree.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, advanced 3D modeling, computational design and rendering with programs such as Grasshopper, Lumion, Enscape.
• Internships or prior work experience as a landscape designer.
• Hand sketching and drawing skills.
• Strong design sensibility: creativity and curiosity, clear visual communication, strong design rigor, including iterative concept exploration through multiple platforms.
• Understanding of technical aspects of landscape architecture and associated terminology including construction materials and processes, grading and drainage, plant materials and planting design.
• Preference given to candidates in the tri‑state area (NJ/PA/NY).

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering.
• AutoCAD, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel experience.
• Photoshop experience a plus.
• Ability to prepare site plans and understand the principles of grading and drainage.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership and well‑being, including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Expected compensation range: $57,477 - $69,794, based on skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Location:

Pennington, New Jersey, United States.