Landscape Architecture - Senior Designer

Martha Schwartz Partners Employer:
New York, NY, USLocation:
Fri, Aug 30 '24Posted on:
$80,000 - $95,000 annually Pay:

Senior Designer

Location: New York City

Sector: Landscape Architecture

Martha Schwartz Partners (MSP) is a leading international design practice with studios in London, New York City, and Shanghai. MSP is dedicated to design excellence and climate solutions within the landscape and the work focuses on activating and regenerating urban sites and city centers. Situated at the intersection of public realm, urban design, and site-specific art, MSP has 40 years of experience designing and implementing award-winning projects at various scales from public art installations to landscape masterplans.

Our strong portfolio of international and national projects leads us to look for a creative, passionate, well-structured, and proactive Senior Designer with exceptional design skills of the highest caliber to join our talented and international team in New York City.

You will be working closely with Project Managers and the Design Director to develop creative and innovative design concepts that aim to push the boundaries of contemporary landscape architecture.

Profile

• Exceptional design skills and a unique visual eye
• Ability to generate unique design ideas with a strong conceptual basis
• Ability to communicate ideas fluently through hand sketching, diagramming, and excellent 3D modeling
• Ability to think creatively and outside of the normal parameters of design
• Great interpersonal communication skills
• Willingness to share ideas and actively participate in group discussions
• Ability to take on constructive criticism and directions
• A high degree of self-motivation, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a dynamic, international team
• Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously

Requirements

• Degree in landscape architecture, architecture, or urban design
• Minimum of 7 years professional experience (at least 5 years in landscape architecture) in developing designs for complex, high-profile projects on multiple scales and typologies
• Excellent skills in Rhino (Grasshopper a plus), Lumion, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat)
• Proficiency in Revit / BIM and GIS highly desired
• Knowledge of materials including planting, furnishing, and hardscape
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Experience on projects from Concept Design to Construction Documentation

Salary

Based on experience range of $80,000 - $95,000

This is a full-time position. MSP offers a competitive salary and hybrid work model with the requirement to be in the studio a minimum of 3 days/week.

Please send your cover letter, CV, and portfolio (max 6MB) to [email protected]

MSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MSP is unable to respond to everyone, please do not contact the office by telephone to inquire. No agencies please.