Landscape Architectural Designer I
About The Position
Olson Kundig is a design practice founded on the ideas that buildings can serve as a bridge between nature, culture and people, and that inspiring surroundings have a positive effect on people’s lives. The firm’s work can be found across the globe, with projects as wide-ranging as huts to high rises, homes—often for art collectors—to academic, cultural and civic projects, museums and exhibition design, places of worship, creative production, urban design, and interior design. We are seeking a Landscape Architectural Designer I to join Olson Kundig and contribute to the design of thoughtful, high-quality outdoor spaces. In this role, you will help develop and visualize design concepts that balance aesthetics and functionality across a range of project types and scales - from gardens and parks to commercial and residential landscapes. Working under the guidance of a project manager and design lead, you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to translate ideas into well-executed designs that meet aesthetic, environmental, and project goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor or Technical degree in landscape, architecture, or closely related field
- Minimum 2 - 4 years of related professional experience or similar role with equivalent work experience
- Beginner proficiency in MS Excel, ERP (Deltek Vision), Digital File Organization, Revit (BIM), Grasshopper, Enscape, Rhino 3D, and ArcGIS.
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, web browser, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bluebeam Revu/Studio, Adobe Acrobat, and Sketch-Up
- All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long-term work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Beginner proficiency in AI image generation, LandFX
- Consider obtaining licensure as a Landscape Architect (LARE exams).
- Ability to work at a variety of project scales from master planning to detail design.
- Experience working on High-End Residential, Hospitality (Hotels, F&B, and Resorts), and Workplace, as well as a variety of project scales from Master Planning to Detail design.
- Experience with tools for drafting and design (such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite), geographic information systems (GIS) for site analysis, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) for integrated design and documentation.
- Ability to solve complex challenges that require creative problem-solving, including the ability to present solutions and recommendations for non-standard situations.
- Membership in professional landscape architectural organizations such as ASLA, IFLA, ULI, or similar.
Responsibilities
- Support the analysis and design of exterior environments through research, site and zoning studies, and early-stage concept development.
- Assist in producing plans, grading, sections, elevations, and 3D models under guidance from senior staff.
- Contribute to sustainability-focused design efforts and maintain a portfolio demonstrating design and technical capabilities.
- Provide technical and documentation support across project phases, including assisting with specifications, construction documents, and construction administration.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and consultants, contribute ideas and deliverables, and support project coordination, timelines, and meeting documentation under the direction of senior team members.
- As assigned or necessary.
Benefits
- A creative work environment and colleagues who are collaborative, creative, and challenging
- Opportunity to grow professionally
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
