Entry and Mid-Level Landscape Architect/Designer

Entry and Mid-Level Landscape Architect/ Designer

Gruen Associates, an award-winning Los Angeles architectural, landscape architectural, and planning firm is seeking an Entry or Mid-level landscape designer with abilities to design and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.   Urban planners or architectural designers with an interest in landscape architecture are encouraged to apply.

Our landscape and planning design studio is a close-knit group of professionals dedicated to working together on various projects. We are passionate about urban design, which significantly impacts our quality of life. The ideal candidate should draw from all experiences and have the flexibility to design at different scales and related environments. We offer an exciting growth opportunity with possibilities for advancement within the company and a chance to be an important part of our collaborative team.

We highly value knowledge of design theory, attention to detail, and strong visual, graphic, and writing abilities. The responsibilities for this role could include field investigation, research, analysis, planning, sustainable design, graphics production, Construction drawings, and public engagement. Our Urban Design, Planning and Landscape Department offers urban/streetscape design, planning, landscape architecture, and transportation services to public and private clients at the local, regional, state, and national levels.

At Gruen Associates, we embrace diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We provide a benefits package to full-time employees, including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, vacation time, paid sick leave, and a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Key Aspects of Position: 
Design Process from Concept to Construction Documentation

Assist in writing project narratives and design reports

Generate high-quality project graphics

Engage with clients with well-articulated presentations and meetings

Required Skills and Experience: 
Entry to Mid-level 1-7 years
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop

Revit, Rhino, Lumion and/or other rendering programs are desired

Writing and communication skills

Education:
Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture or Urban Planning is required.

Salary:

$68,000-$90,000 Annually commensurate with experience   (if required)

Please email a PDF document containing your resume and work samples to howell@gruenassociates.com.  File size shall not exceed 8 MB.  No phone calls, please.  To learn more about our team please visit http://www.gruenassociates.com.