What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Landscape Architectural Designer position at LPA, Inc.?
LPA is seeking a passionate Entry Level Landscape Architectural Designer to join our integrated team of architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and master planners. Our San Antonio studio is continuing to grow, and you will be a central part of our development. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with team members across studios on projects that are both local and across Texas and California. Our clients are both public and private and represent nine different market segments allowing your career to take many different trajectories. Here is more information about our landscape team in Texas.
We walk the talk in changing lives by design. Our sustainability commitment is real we are the only large firm in the nation to comply with the 2030 Challenge for the past two years running. Our award-winning projects aim to have a positive and enduring environmental, economic, and social impact. We’re committed to diversity, wellness, and work-life balance which is neatly summarized in our Just label. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness and other work/life plans.
As a studio we work hard, have fun, and strive for excellence. We are looking for teammates who have the same drive and hustle. You will partner directly with our clients, lead project teams, partake in interviews, attend conferences, and contribute to our growing team.
What you will do:
Participate in the integrated design process with other disciplines at LPA
Assist Design Coordinators and Project Leaders in the execution of specific assignments
Prepare presentations and documentation for schematic design, design development, and construction documents
Assist in research for product and construction methods related to projects
Review and process construction administration documents
Attend construction meetings and field visits to further understand detailing and coordination
What we will do:
Provide mentorship from Managing Directors and Design Directors as well as other in-house disciplines on all projects
Provide career growth opportunities including licensure materials and financial incentives, professional development grants and our professional development process
Education opportunities including LPA U, LPA Tech Talks and Lunch and Learns
Entry-Level Landscape Architectural Designer Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture
0-2 years of experience in all phases of Landscape architecture projects
Experience with AutoCAD, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred
Enthusiastic commitment to the multidisciplinary design process and team environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Committed to building a long-term professional career
LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas. We specialize in creating innovative, sustainable environments that work better, do more with less and improve people’s lives. We provide a vibrant and rewarding work environment—one that values and fosters creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, community engagement and ongoing career development and growth. LPA is also committed to diversity, wellness and work-life balance. LPA offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness and other work/life plans.
The salary range for this position is $56,000 - $72,000 and is eligible for annual bonus. If you are hired at LPA, your base salary is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS:
Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.
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Salary : $56,000 - $72,000
