California, USA
Assistant landscape designer
at Ground Studio
Ground Studio is looking for an assistant landscape designer to join its team in California, USA.
Ground Studio is an award-winning landscape architecture studio with offices in Monterey and Napa, California. Our work celebrates the uniqueness and diversity of each client and place, maintaining a consistent focus on design excellence, thorough project management, and superior service. Our process is rooted in collaboration and team members are involved throughout the project duration, from design conception to details, demanding dedicated engagement in the entire process. Visit our website for an overview of our work.
Position overview:
We are seeking candidates for the position of an assistant landscape designer to join our northern California offices in beautiful Monterey or Napa. We are looking for designers who are driven, passionate about their work, deadline orientated, articulate and responsive to a collaborative design environment.
Primary responsibilities:
- work directly under the project managers in a supportive role producing site analysis drawings, conducting project research, creating schematic design presentations, 2D graphics, 3D digital models, construction documents and presentation materials
- exercise discretion and independent judgement in the performance of duties
- assist with client meetings and site reconnaissance
- a general understanding of the basic principles of landscape architecture is required, including site design, grading and drainage, plant material, working drawings, construction materials and construction detailing
- progressive graphic skills and an aptitude for digital media and software.
- Mac OSX – we are a Mac-based office
- Vectorworks Landmark 2018
- MS Office Suite
- Adobe Design Suite
- hand sketching and lettering
Qualifications required
A bachelors or masters degree in landscape architecture or architecture. This is an entry-level to three years of experience position, with opportunity for professional growth.
These are full-time positions with a competitive salary commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, insurance; medical, dental, vision and term life, plus participation in a retirement (401k) plan and bonus program.
To apply
Please email resume, cover letter and portfolio/samples of relevant work in PDF format (up to 25MB, link to download if larger) using the ‘apply’ link below. Please indicate if you are applying for our Monterey office or our Napa office. No phone calls please.