Landscape Architect Associate

Farm Design llc Employer:
East Hampton, NY, USLocation:
Tue, Feb 23 '21Posted on:
Full-timeType:

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT ASSOCIATE

At Farm Landscape Design we apply our skills and knowledge as landscape architects, designers, environmentalists and horticulturists to design regenerative landscapes. We aspire to create evocative and poetic places, that engage natural frameworks and support local ecology. Through our work, we are joining in a growing cultural conversation that challenges extractive and short-sited land use practices, to offer more reciprocal and sustainable solutions. Our designs work with natural processes to enhance the health and vitality of our personal and communal spaces. We believe in humanities creative potential. For examples of our work please visit www.farmdesignllc.com.   

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting Project Manager with all phases and all aspects of design work, beginning with schematic design presentations through construction documents and beyond.
• Prepare graphics for site analysis, schematic design ideas, 2-d and 3-d digital models, design development studies, and construction documents. 
• Assist with site work, which includes meeting contractors, discussing design goals with clients, documenting existing landscape features, assessing the health and viability of both existing and new landscapes, preparing meeting notes and more
• Prepare and request for pricing documents using excel, analyze and compare bids, follow up with contractors and more.

 SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Auto Cad, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and Sketch Up
• Excellent graphic skills and aesthetics          
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Responsible, self-motivated and detail oriented
• Professional friendly demeanor, as well as excellent verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge and or willing to learn landscape installation and maintenance requirements
• Experience with plants and planting, or demonstrated interest in ecology and ecological processes
• Familiarity of local building materials and their construction
• Must have your own car transportation, mileage is reimbursed

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Remote work during the week is available. However, the candidate will ideally be located within reasonable distance of the East End of Long Island. If the candidate is not located within reasonable distance of the East End, they will have three months from their start date to relocate.

SUBMITTALS:

Please submit a resume and cover letter as a single .pdf, and 3 references.  Submit separate portfolio either as a .pdf (no larger than 10MB) or attach a web link to: info@farmdesignllc.com 

No phone calls please.                                                            

This is a full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Health and retirement benefits offered.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.