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Mid-Level Landscape Architect

SWA Group

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Requirements

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Licensed In New York State Or Ability To Obtain

Job overview

SWA Group is hiring a Mid-Level Landscape Architect. SWA/Balsley is seeking a highly skilled Mid-Level Landscape Architect with at least 5 years of landscape architecture experience. This role offers immediate employment, growth, and title within the studio, along with a comprehensive benefits package. The successful candidate will contribute to environmentally, socially, and culturally impactful work across the U.S. and internationally.

Successful candidates bring 5+ Years Landscape Architecture, Accredited Degree Landscape Architecture, and Licensed NY or Ability To Obtain. Important skills include AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Lumion. Preferred (not required): 3D Modeling, Construction Documentation, Plant Materials, and Business Development.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

AutoCADAdobe Creative SuiteAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe Photoshop3D ModelingLumionRhinoSketchUpMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordExcelPowerPointProblem SolvingAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementAttention to DetailOrganizationCommunicationEffective Time ManagementPositive AttitudeAccountabilityConstruction DocumentationPlant MaterialsBusiness DevelopmentMarketingHand SketchingBIM

Qualifications

5+ Years Landscape Architecture ExperienceAccredited Degree in Landscape ArchitectureLicensed in New York State or Ability to ObtainExperience in Private and Public RealmsExperience Managing Complex ProjectsExperience Working on International ProjectsExperience Managing NYC Parks Capital Division ProjectsExperience With NYC Public AgenciesExperience Leading Public and Private ProjectsPrior Prime Leadership Experience With Large Teams

Full job description

SWA/Balsley is actively seeking a highly skilled Mid-Level Landscape Architect with at least 5 years of landscape architecture experience. Experience managing complex projects, either as an in-house designer or with an outside consultant, is a plus. Experience working on international projects, particularly in the Middle East and Asia, is a plus.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for immediate employment, growth, and title in our studio. SWA Group offers one of the very best benefits packages in the design industry, including employee ownership. Experience a truly collaborative and congenial environment, engage with other SWA studios, and enjoy the unparalleled benefits of the largest landscape architecture firm in the U.S. Join our team, thrive, and contribute to work that is environmentally, socially, and culturally impactful throughout the U.S. and abroad.

  • 5+ years of professional experience at a landscape architecture firm, with work in both the private and public realms.

  • Accredited degree in Landscape Architecture.

  • Licensed in the State of New York or ability to obtain license.

  • Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating project management of full services.

  • Strong attention to detail and organization.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Effective time management skills.

  • Positive attitude and sense of accountability.

  • Proficiency in:

  • AutoCAD

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, esp.)

  • 3D modeling (Lumion, Rhino, and Sketchup, esp.)

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, esp.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience managing NYC Parks Capital Division projects, either as an in-house designer or with an outside consultant.

  • Experience working for or with other NYC public agencies, particularly EDC and DDC.

  • Experience working on international projects, particularly in the Middle East and Asia.

  • Experience leading a variety of public and private projects at a range of scales.

  • Strong knowledge of construction documentation, plant materials, and construction.

  • Experience or interest in business development and marketing.

  • Prior prime leadership experience with large teams.

  • Proficiency in:

  • Revit 3D modeling

  • Hand sketching

  • BIM

Apply:

  • Resume and Portfolio (one document, PDF, 20MB max)

  • Contact info for 2-3 references

  • Cover letter (optional)

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