Entry-level Landscape Designer (1-2 years of experience)

SWA San Francisco is seeking talented, design-oriented candidates with 1 to 2 years of professional experience in landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, or planning fields, and a passion for graphic representation. Dual degree holders in landscape architecture and another field are encouraged to apply.

Working with us in this role, you may be responsible for:

• Design
• 3D modeling
• Rendering
• Producing presentation graphics and presentations
• Assisting in the preparation of construction drawings/documents, sets
• Attending and participating in meetings
• Working with senior designers on a collaborative team

Job location: San Francisco, CA

Requirements:

• A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or urban design.

The ideal candidate has:

• 1-2 years professional experience in a design office
• Strong design skills
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking skills, analysis
• Attention to detail and organization
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Effective time management skills
• Leadership qualities and ability to take initiative; self-motivation
• Ability to take direction
• Positive attitude
• Sense of accountability
• Experience from a previous internship
• Technical understanding of landscape architecture site development elements
• Proficiency in:
• AutoCAD 2018+
• Revit
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, esp.)
• Microsoft Office
• 3D modeling (SketchUp or Rhino)
• Google Earth Pro

• Additional experience with the following is desirable:
• Lumion
• Grasshopper
• ArcMap/ArcGIS
• Bluebeam Revu
• Hand sketching

• Portfolio (PDF, 20MB max.)
• Resume/CV (word or PDF)
• Contact info for 2-3 references
• Email or cover letter