Entry Level Landscape Designer - Laguna Beach Studio

SWA Laguna Beach is seeking talented, design-oriented candidates in landscape architecture. 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 client presentations
  • Assisting in preparation of construction drawings/documents, sets
  • 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, planning, or urban design

The ideal candidate has:

  • 0-3 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
  • 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 or landscape architecture site development elements
  • Basic knowledge of plant materials
  • Proficiency in:
    • AutoCAD 2018+
    • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
    • Microsoft Office
    • 3D modeling in Rhino &/or SketchUp
    • Revit
  • Additional experience with the following is desirable:
    • Preparing construction drawings & documents
    • Lumion
    • Grasshopper
    • ArcMap/ArcGIS
    • Bluebeam Revu
    • Hand sketching

Apply by submitting

Portfolio (single full color PDF, 20MB max)

Resume/CV (word or PDF)

Contact info for 2-3 references

Cover letter