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Senior Landscape Architect/Designer
Destination by Design Studios, PLLC
Boone, NC Full-Time
Destination by Design is an award-winning multidisciplinary economic development firm composed of experienced local government planners, landscape architects, engineers, urban designers, and communication experts that work together to plan, develop, brand, and promote destination-quality assets.
We offer several benefits including a retirement plan with 3% salary matching and strive to live up to our motto, “On a good day we plan it. On a great day, we live it!” We are located on Boone’s Greenway Trail and offer quarterly “Live it days” (supplemental vacation days focused on outdoor recreation/urban design exploration).
Job Description: We are seeking creative, enthusiastic candidates for project management-level landscape architect/designer positions. Responsibilities include leading the design team with master planning, conceptual site design, graphic representation, construction documentation, and construction administration. The candidate should be passionate about design, with strong graphic and written communication skills.
Education, Skills, and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture;
- 5 years of experience minimum
- In process of securing or currently maintain professional licensure
- Excellent graphic and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Civil 3D, Sketchup, and Land-FX a plus.
- Ability and knowledge to handle city codes and submittals for site plan processing
- Experience in leading others in the design and construction documentation/construction observation process
- Capability and desire to mentor junior design staff
Instructions Regarding How to Apply:
For more information on our firm, please visit www.dbdplanning.com. Interested applicants for this position should email their resume, cover letter, and portfolio to Alex Gotherman, alex@dbdplanning.com.
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