Landscape Architectural Designer II - 1O1K072

Snipebridge, a strategic talent solutions company specializing in connecting exceptional talent to great career opportunities in the Architecture & Planning industry, is seeking a Landscape Architectural Designer II.

Our client is an AD100 multidisciplinary design firm known for its transformative work across a variety of sectors, including residential, commercial, and cultural projects. The firm prioritizes sustainability and innovation, aiming to create inspiring environments that positively impact communities.

Position Summary

The Landscape Architectural Designer II will utilize their creativity to sketch and visualize design concepts that harmoniously combine aesthetics and functionality for various landscape architectural projects. Primary duties involve the design and planning of outdoor environments, including gardens, parks, commercial landscapes, and residential properties of varying sizes. This position requires collaboration with the project manager and design lead, as well as close cooperation with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop designs that meet aesthetic, environmental, and budgetary requirements. Working in tandem with internal teams, the Landscape Designer II guarantees the prompt delivery of outstanding results in collaboration with senior team members.

Primary Responsibilities:

Design, Planning, and Communications:

• Performs analyses of design and planning of exterior spaces and physical environments.
• Assists in the production of design concepts, including plans, grading, sections, elevations, and 3D models in support of concept design.
• Independently applies mid-level landscape architectural concepts and designs. 
• Prepares design studies, research, site/zoning analysis, and documentation support as required on projects.
• Prepares presentations with subconsultants/clients, an aspect of external project communications.
• Supports and collaborates with project managers and senior team members in coordinating activities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Participates in project meetings, documenting discussions, and action items.
• Contributes ideas, solutions, and deliverables in team and project environments.

Documentation and Specification:

• Prepares construction documents, including technically related building components, exterior design and details.
• Reviews own design work for quality and completeness, compiles, and prepares project specifications on both private and public projects.
• Technical Mentorship and Guidance
• Under the supervision of the project manager, coordinates with project consultants, receiving technical advisement from senior team members.
• Provides basic technical guidance to less experienced landscape architectural team members, particularly Junior Landscape Designers and Landscape Designer I’s.
• Provides basic redlines on graphic & technical sets to Junior Landscape Designers and Landscape Designer I's, before consulting with a senior team member.
  

Construction Administration: 

• With guidance from the project manager, manages both independent and collaborative tasks throughout the construction administration process.
  

Education/Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor or Technical degree in landscape, architecture, or closely related field
• Minimum 4-6 years of post grad related professional experience or similar role with equivalent work experience   
• Licensed or in pursuit of acquiring licensure as a Landscape Architect (50% through the LARE exams) preferred. 
• Proficiency in Grasshopper, digital sketching apps, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu/Studio
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, web browser, ERP (Deltek Vision), Digital File Organization, Revit (BIM), AutoCAD, Enscape, Sketch-Up, Rhino 3D, ArcGIS.
• Clear verbal, written, and visual communication to express design ideas through hand-drawing and able to put together technical details that convey a general understanding of landscape architectural components. 
• Intermediate proficiency of the principles of landscape design, including spatial organization, circulation, grading, and planting design
• Intermediate proficiency in horticultural knowledge of a major ecology (temperate, desert, tropical, etc.)
• Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary design team of architects, engineers, planners, and other professionals involved in a project.
• Experience working on High-End Residential, Hospitality (Hotels, F&B, and Resorts), and Workplace, as well as a variety of project scales from Master Planning to Detail design
• Membership in professional landscape architectural organizations such as ASLA, IFLA, ULI, or similar.

At the time of posting this job, the hiring range for this position in Seattle is between $83,000 and $89,000 annually.  Final salary decisions are made based upon the extent and relatedness of the candidate’s education and experience and considering internal equity and external market factors.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long-term work authorization.