LandDesign · 4 months ago
Senior Designer I
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLandDesign is a collection of visionaries and problem solvers who believe in the power of balance, combining creativity and practicality to design thriving spaces. They are seeking a Senior Designer I to provide design and technical support to the Landscape Architecture team, demonstrating project ownership and mentoring junior designers.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Efficiently prepare digital and hand drawings as needed to communicate master plan, design elements, and site features
Support in writing proposals, change orders and developing fee budgets
Create project plans and align project plans with project fee budget
Ensure legibility and clean communication of construction documents
Demonstrate consistent expertise in technical aspects of construction drawings
Provide preliminary internal Quality Control review of plans in coordination with project lead
Participate in and may lead client and regulatory review meetings
Prepare meeting minutes
Develop and/or assist in the development of written specifications
Advise client and team on next steps and ensure successful outcomes
Independently participate in CA activities
Ensure quality of planting design in regional context of the project
Execute accurate grading plan
Support and begin to lead the Design Studio to develop and advance creative design concepts for clients and projects
Support public outreach and collaboration efforts as required by project assignments
Conduct project research and precedent studies, ordinance review, and prepare site reviews and analyses
Efficiently prepare CAD documentation, project concept design packages, and construction documentation and permit drawing sets
Develop and demonstrate accuracy in drawing sets
Demonstrate the ability to consistently meet project goals and deadlines
Assist in editing technical written specifications
Build knowledge around plant materials and understand how to properly specify plant materials for planting schedules
Take initiative to explore current graphic standards and building construction methods
Build up knowledge of construction and best practices
Participate in construction phase services activities with the ability to undertake multiple size projects that range in complexity
Collaborate with internal design team of civil engineers, planners, contractors, and client’s consultant teams involved in the project
Represent LandDesign in design team meetings and speak confidently to project understanding
Participate in the development and enhancement of daily processes and practices in support of project efficiency
Train and mentor Designers I + II
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field of study
Actively pursuing or have achieved professional licensure
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite and modeling programs such as Sketch-Up, Lumion etc
Microsoft Office Suite and VantagePoint
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Wellness programming
401k retirement plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Paid volunteer hours
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurances
Company
LandDesign
LandDesign is a real estate company offering urban design, planning, civil engineering, and landscape architecture solutions.
Founded in 1978
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (13)
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dawn Stephenson, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Stephanie Powell
CFO/Vice President
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