Entry-level Landscape Designer

SWA Group

Entry-level Landscape Designer

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    SWA San Francisco is seeking talented, design-oriented candidates with 0 to 3 years of professional experience in landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, or planning fields. Dual degree holders in landscape architecture and another field are encouraged to apply. New graduates are welcome to apply.

    Working with us in this role, you may be responsible for:

    • Design
    • 3D modeling
    • Rendering
    • Producing presentation graphics and presentations
    • Assisting in the preparation of construction drawings/documents, sets
    • Attending and participating in meetings
    • Work with senior designers on a collaborative team

    Job location: San Francisco, CA

    Requirements:

    • A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or urban design.

    The ideal candidate has:

    • 0-3 years professional experience in a design office

    • Strong design skills

    • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking skills, analysis

    • Attention to detail and organization

    • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

    • Effective time management skills

    • Leadership qualities and ability to take initiative; self-motivation

    • Ability to take direction

    • Positive attitude

    • Sense of accountability

    • Experience from a previous internship

    • Technical understanding of landscape architecture site development elements

    • Proficiency in:

      • AutoCAD 2018+
      • Revit
      • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, esp.)
      • Microsoft Office
      • 3D modeling (SketchUp or Rhino)
      • Google Earth Pro
    • Additional experience with the following is desirable:

      • Lumion
      • Grasshopper
      • ArcMap/ArcGIS
      • Bluebeam Revu
      • Hand sketching

    Apply:

    • Portfolio (PDF, 20MB max.)
    • Resume/CV (word or PDF)
    • Contact info for 2-3 references
    • Email or cover letter