SWA’s Houston office is seeking a Junior Designer to join our award-winning team of landscape architects, architects, urban designers, and planners. If selected to join our studio, you will work as part of a team on a variety of project types and scales – some local, others international – all demanding engagement with the topics of resilience, cultural diversity, and designed ecologies. Our goal is to give you the resources you need to grow your design, technical, and communication skills to become an invaluable member of our talented team.
We expect that you will bring a sense of curiosity, creativity, and innovative thinking paired with a willingness to “jump in” and be an enthusiastic participant in developing technical documents and communicating complex design ideas. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a team of world-class designers in Houston and across our US offices, while growing to be the next generation of design and technical leaders in the profession.
Computer graphic fluency required for this position includes: 3D modeling and rendering, illustrative graphics development, analytical diagramming, presentation formatting and graphic layout. Demonstrated experience with technical documentation, as well as verbal and written communications skills are essential.
Key tasks associated with this position include:
- Design communication graphics production
- 3D modeling
- Plan and perspective rendering
- Assisting in the development of crafted design elements, planting design and the preparation of construction drawings
- Attending and participating in meetings
- Work with senior designers on a collaborative team
Preferred Requirements
- Accredited degree in landscape architecture, architecture, urban design or related field of study;
- Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills;
- Attention to detail and organization;
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal);
- Effective time management skills;
- Positive attitude and sense of accountability;
- Curiosity about the world, and the people that use the places we design;
- Preferred computer graphics and communication qualifications:
- Design Communication Software (Adobe Creative Cloud)
- 3D Modeling Software (Rhino, SketchUp, Revit, Lumion, Enscape)
- Parametric Scripts (Rhino Grasshopper)
- Technical Drawing Software (AutoCAD, Revit)
- GIS
Please submit a resume, portfolio of work you are most proud of, and a cover letter. Outline why you chose to become a designer, the type of projects that most motive you, and the design topics that you hope to tackle in your work.