Didier Design Studio is a landscape architecture firm with expertise in all facets of design and planning from vision to completion. Operating as a mission-based practice, we believe that landscape is a medium to explore big ideas and create positive change through design. We shape artful interventions that are purposeful and rooted in place. We practice design as a transformative process grounded in research and collaboration. We measure success in terms of cultural relevance, ecological performance, and beauty.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We have an immediate opening for a Creative Landscape Architecture Professional with a minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience working in the design field. Expertise in Design Development and Construction Documentation preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD and Rhino required. Experience with fabrication, physical models, and 3D printing is preferred but not required. Must love design and details, be a strong collaborator, and someone who exemplifies our mission, focus, and design sensibility. Position is part-remote and part in-person with a desire to be in our Fort Collins office a minimum 3 days per week. POSITION IS FULL-TIME.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of landscape architectural and hardscape design principles.
• Experience working from conceptual design through construction.
• Expertise using a wide range of design tools from hand sketching to digital modeling.
• Experience preparing construction documents.
• Monitor compliance with local jurisdiction codes, rules, and regulations.
• Adhere to internal QA/QC policies, performance standards and best practices.
• Experience collaborating with civil engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

    •    Bachelor’s or Master’s in Landscape Architecture or a related discipline

          such as Architecture or Urban Design

    •    Experience with 3D modeling (AutoCAD, Rhino) for analysis and design,        

          from concepts through detailing and fabrication

    •    Strong graphic and technical skills. We are looking particularly for those

          with expertise with AutoCAD and Rhino.

    •    Ability to advance design concepts through DD and CD phases

    •    3-5 years of professional experience 

TRAVEL:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, phones, photocopiers, electronic postage meter, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR APPLICATION: 

•      A CV or Resume

•      Professional portfolio including examples of digital modeling and construction

        documentation

•      A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the preferred

        qualifications of this position

•      2-3 professional references

SALARY:

$60,000-$75,000 per year depending on experience.  

CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

BENEFITS:

Medical 

Dental 

Vision 

PTO

401K

Didier Design Studio complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Emmanuel Didier, 970.631.2485, ed@didierdesignstudio.com

_Note:  This description is not intended and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be a reflection of the principal job elements. _