Associate - Landscape Architecture
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
We are a landscape architecture firm with studios in London, New York, and Shanghai, specializing in landscape design and climate solutions. With 40 years of experience, we focus on revitalizing urban spaces through innovative public realm, urban design, and site-specific art, delivering award-winning projects from public art to large-scale masterplans.
Our strong portfolio of international and national projects leads us to look for a creative, passionate, well-structured and proactive Associate with exceptional design skills of the highest caliber to join our talented and international team in New York City.
You will be working closely with the Studio Director and the Design Director to develop creative and innovative design concepts that aim to push the boundaries of contemporary landscape architecture.
Responsibilities:
Manage projects and project teams
Manage project staffing and budgets
Assisting the Studio Director with assessing future project and resource needs
Maintain up‐to‐date and accurate project record filling
Manage and coordinate sub‐consultants
Manage client communication as the primary point of contact
Lead regular project team and coordination meetings
Overseeing staff in the technical execution of work
Preparing presentation materials including conceptual plans, reports, diagrams, detailed design, and construction documents
Review and ensure local building codes and requirements in the preparation of drawing packages
Mentor team members on building materials and construction technology, materials and installation and technical detailing
Profile:
Critical in their work and design attitude
Natural boundary pusher and ability to think outside of the normal parameters of design
Passion for problem-solving
Great interpersonal communication skills
A high degree of self-motivation, flexibility, and resourcefulness
A structured, organized and precise working method
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a dynamic, international team
Requirements:
Degree in landscape architecture, architecture or urban design
Minimum of 10 years professional experience (at least 7 years in landscape architecture) in developing designs for complex, high profile projects on multiple scales and typologies
Excellent skills in Rhino (Grasshopper a plus), Lumion, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Acrobat)
Proficiency in Revit / BIM and GIS highly desired
Experience on projects from Concept Design to Construction Documentation
Experience in project management and technical coordination
Experience in working on a variety of scales and typologies varying from master planning to site specific landscapes
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Flexible work from home options available.