Entry Level Landscape Designer - Southern Calif Studio Job at SWA Group, Laguna Beach, CA

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  • SWA Group
  • Laguna Beach, CA

Job Description

If selected to join our studio, you will work as part of a team on a variety of project types and scales – some local, others international – all demanding engagement with the topics of resilience, cultural diversity, and designed ecologies. Our goal is to give you the resources you need to grow your design, technical, and communication skills to become an invaluable member of our talented team. We expect that you will bring a sense of curiosity, creativity, and innovative thinking paired with a willingness to “jump in” and be an enthusiastic participant in developing technical documents and communicating complex design ideas. Computer graphic fluency required for this position includes: 3D modeling and rendering, illustrative graphics development, analytical diagramming, presentation formatting and graphic layout. Demonstrated experience with technical documentation, as well as verbal and written communications skills are essential.

Key tasks associated with this position include:

  • Design communication graphics production
  • 3D modeling
  • Plan and perspective rendering
  • Assisting in the development of crafted design elements, planting design and the preparation of construction drawings
  • Attending and participating in meetings
  • Work with senior designers on a collaborative team

Requirements:

  • A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture.

The ideal candidate has:

  • 1-3 years professional experience in a design office
  • Strong design skills
  • Strong graphics and 3D modeling skills
  • Strong problem solving, critical thinking skills, analysis
  • Attention to detail and organization
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Effective time management skills
  • Self-motivated & able to take initiative
  • Ability to take direction and work within a team
  • Positive attitude
  • Sense of accountability
  • Technical understanding of landscape architecture site development elements
  • Basic knowledge of plant materials
  • Proficiency in:
    • AutoCAD 2022+
    • BIM
    • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
    • Microsoft Office
    • 3D modeling in Rhino/SketchUp
  • Additional experience with the following is desirable:
    • Preparing construction drawings & documents
    • Lumion
    • Revit
    • Grasshopper
    • ArcMap/ArcGIS
    • Bluebeam REvu
    • Hand sketching

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Resume/CV (word or PDF)

Contact info for 2-3 references

Cover letter

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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