Design Staff - Landscape Architecture

Ground Studio•Napa, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an opportunity for a highly motivated, engaged designer to be a thought partner on compelling design projects in a collaborative studio, while building their technical acumen through thoughtful work on landscapes at a variety of scales, phases, and typologies in some of the most beautiful locations in the world. The ideal candidate: Is highly creative, with a keen design sense and passion for creating beautiful, sophisticated landscapes. Shares our philosophy that environmental stewardship, regenerative design/construction, and unparalleled aesthetics are tantamount. Has extraordinary technical skills and is equally at home working as part of a dynamic, collaborative project team or independently on self-directed tasks. Is familiar with all phases of design, documentation, and construction and approach their work with rigor, integrity, and professionalism.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
A minimum of three years’ experience in the residential design sector
Currently authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

Work directly under the project managers in a supportive role producing: Site analysis drawings
Project research
Schematic design presentations
2D graphics
3D digital models
Construction documents
Presentation materials
Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties
Assist with client meetings and site reconnaissance
Possess a general understanding of the basic principles of landscape architecture is required, including: Site design
Grading and drainage
Plant material
Working drawings
Construction materials
Construction details
Develop progressive graphic skills and an aptitude for digital media and software: MAC OSX
Vectorworks Landmark, current year
SketchUp
MS Office Suite
Adobe Design Suite
Hand sketching and lettering