Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects, a design practice with offices in Virginia, Houston and New York is seeking experienced Landscape Designers for its New York office. Designers with two (2) to five (5) years or more of experience are desired. The firm is committed to design excellence in the creation of landscapes that are sustainable and honour ecological and cultural contexts of place.
Successful candidates will demonstrate strong design and graphic production skills including hand drawing and rendering. Candidates should have a full range of project experience from conceptual design through construction administration. Strong consideration will be given to those candidates with proficiency developing construction documentation. Candidates must be detail oriented, efficient, adaptable to changing deadlines and priorities and work well collaboratively. Designers are expected to think critically and contribute creatively to the design process. The ideal candidate will share NBW’s commitment to design excellence.
Skills Required
- Two (2) to five (5) years of applicable experience in a professional setting
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and MS Office required
- Working knowledge of 3-D modeling programs Rhino or Lumion and associated plug-ins
- Working knowledge of GIS preferred
- Ability to construct and administer CAD drawings in accordance with office standards
- Construction document and detailing experience
- Strong oral, written and graphic communication skills
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills
- Ability to self-edit work and command a high level of accuracy
- Ability to travel to client locations and work occasional nights/weekends
Education Requirements
- MLA or M.Arch desired; BSLA/BLA or related degrees will be considered based on experience and design strength.
- NBW offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary commensurate with experience. EOE.
To apply for the Landscape Designer position at Nelson Byrd Woltz, submit your resume, cover letter and samples of design work.