Landscape Architect/Designer

Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

DES is looking for an innovative, design-oriented Landscape Architect/ Designer to help shape the future of the Landscape Architecture team. Bringing a passion for design and creativity, you will be a vital member of an integrated project team contributing across the full project lifecycle—Concept Design, Entitlements, SD, DD, working drawings, permitting, and Construction Administration. Our landscape team thrives on cross-disciplinary coordination with architects, engineers, lighting designers, irrigation designers, artists, arborists, and permitting agencies. It's a highly interactive role for someone who values teamwork, communication, and shared design success.

• Work with Director of Landscape Architecture and Architectural design staff during Concept design for development of the Open Space Big Idea
• Detailed execution in landscape design, including study models, presentation drawings, and renderings with the ability to bring these big ideas into site specific landscape architectural drawings which can be permitted and constructed
• Mentor and inspire through a passion for innovation and creativity
• Engage in creative thinking and problem solving through inclusive discussions with project teams
• Lead design development and construction documents phase of work
• Develop the landscape portion of the project task list and drawing list during the proposal phase
• Coordinate amongst all site disciplines, including but not limited to arborist, irrigation, architect, civil and MEP
• Project Management across multi-disciplinary projects to ensure project deadlines and production work are completed
• Ongoing review of the documents for accuracy and completeness
• Manage multiple projects as well as being a support person for project managers
• Actively promotes a culture of collaborative and innovation
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working as a landscape architect
• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or master’s in landscape architecture from accredited program
• CA Landscape Architecture license preferred
• Working knowledge of California natives and drought tolerant/ microclimate specific plants (knowledge of Texas plant material is helpful)
• Understanding of irrigation design/ WELO including landscape documentation packages required for City permitting
• Strong understanding of contemporary design trends and design development
• Extensive knowledge of technical construction design and documentation
• Experience in executing across all design phases, from conceptual design to construction administration preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the following software:
• AutoCAD and Adobe creative suites
• Proficient in 3D skills such as Sketchup skills preferred
• Revit knowledge is a plus
• Hand sketching and drawing skills are a plus
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with public and private project types
• Ability to navigate the variety of interpersonal relationships involved in the design process from the beginning of a concept through construction with the client, consultants, architects and internal team
• Hybrid work environment, work onsite in our Redwood City or San Francisco office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without any restrictions or requirement of sponsorship now or in the future
  
  

The typical pay range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 in total compensation. Compensation depends on the individual's skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

Our Purpose

Born and bred in the Bay Area, DES shares the trailblazing spirit of Silicon Valley. As an integrated design firm, we collaborate between disciplines, from architecture and interior design to planning and engineering. We are here to cross boundaries. The clients we attract span technology, education, life science, healthcare, and real estate development. We cross-pollinate insights, designing solutions special to each project and informed by the full breadth of our experience. Research centers can inspire startup facilities. Social spaces can shape wellness clinics. Tech campuses can transform the urban places of tomorrow.

It all starts with the partnership, a give-and-take of ideas. Bring us your site, budget, and brief. Bring on the unexpected, the unexplored, the uncertain. Where others see limitations, we see possibilities. We believe a process that’s agile and flexible produces a place that is the same. A place that’s designed for working and playing, healing and learning, dreaming and doing. A place that inspires people to make it their own.

Life at DES

DES is committed to the well-being of our team members and their families. We support a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance.

Benefits You Will Be Eligible For

• Competitive salary & annual bonuses
• 100% company-paid options for employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 100% company-paid short & long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Commuter & parking benefits
• Legal consultation & advice
• Identity theft
• Supplemental life insurance & critical illness plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Standard & choice holidays
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Credit Union Robust 401k plan with a generous company match and profit sharing
• Training & career development opportunities
• Annual career development stipend
• 100% Professional licensing & renewal fees
• Licenses & certification bonuses
• Hybrid work schedule working onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
• Collaborative, friendly, fun, and enriching environment for our team to thrive and grow!
  
  

We are proud and committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, recognize, celebrate, and encourage diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Our teams are comprised of people with experiences from diverse backgrounds which helps us gain a fresh perspective while challenging our own thinking about design. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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