What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Architect position at Kaizen Collaborative Design Inc.?
KAIZEN Collaborative, a leading design and consulting firm for multi-use trail and bicycle/pedestrian projects in the Southeast, has an immediate opening for an intermediate Landscape Architectural Designer with two to five years office experience. The candidate shall possess strong technical skills, solid design sense, and able to work with all aspects of a project, from schematic through design for construction. The candidate will work closely with the Senior Landscape Architect to research, plan, design and undertake management of projects, which range in variety and scope and involve public, private, and non-profit sector clients. This position requires a high level of design, supporting Senior Landscape Architect in client interface and direction of junior staff.
Requirements overview:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• At least 2 years office experience.
• Candidates with Landscape Architectural License (or in the process of registration) are preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong design skills with a keen interest in multimodal and active transportation and be proficient in AutoCAD/Civil3D, Adobe CC program, and Microsoft Office. Knowledge in SketchUp, ArcGIS, and Google Earth Pro are preferred.
• The position requires a self-starter who is motivated to work on multi-disciplinary teams.
• The preferred candidate must be willing to conduct some duties in outdoor environments as needed to complete project tasks.
• The preferred candidate must be willing to learn and constantly improve the above-mentioned skill sets.
KAIZEN Collaborative is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience. Please send a letter of interest, resume, portfolio, and references (contact information only) as PDF attachments to employment@kaizencollaborative.com with the job title in the subject line (e.g. “Intermediate Landscape Architect”). Please no phone calls. While we appreciate all those interested, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We look forward to hearing from you.