Landscape Designer I

Perkins&Will•Boston, MA

10d•$60,300 - $77,000•Onsite

About The Position

Perkins&Will is seeking a Landscape Designer I to join its Boston studio. The role contributes to landscape and public-space design at a range of scales while developing design skills within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. Working with landscape architects, urban designers, architects, planners, and other specialists, the designer assists throughout the design process under routine guidance and supports project goals and standards for landscape design, execution, and Living Design. The position supports schematic design, design development, and construction documentation; produces and supports drawings, sketches, renderings, models, diagrams, and presentation graphics; and contributes through digital modeling, physical model building, visualization, research, and rendering. The designer explores sites through research, analysis, observation, mapping, and quantitative and qualitative methods, compiles data, and performs design computations. The role also involves quality-checking work, communicating design thinking, participating in collaborative design activities, coordinating with colleagues and project partners, and progressively taking ownership of tasks. Typical requisite experience is 1–3+ years. Professional licensure is not required. The advertised annual salary range for Boston at the time of posting is $60,300–$77,000. The company describes its studio culture as diverse, collaborative, innovative, and inclusive, and states its commitment to fair and competitive pay practices and pay equity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, architecture, or a related field.
Typical requisite experience of 1–3+ years.
Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software.
Basic to intermediate Revit knowledge.
Working knowledge of conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper, Microsoft Office/Adobe Suite, visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay, physical modeling tools such as 3D printing and laser cutting, presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop, and environmental analysis software such as Ladybug and Climate Studio.
Professional licensure is not required.

Nice To Haves

Professional Accreditation in an area of Living Design, such as LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer (CPHC/CPHD), or ILFI Living Future Accreditation.
Preparing for LARE.

Responsibilities

Contribute creative ideas, curiosity, and design sensibility to landscape and public-realm projects.
Assist with drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
Assist in developing design sketches, renderings, models, diagrams, and presentation graphics.
Support project teams through digital modeling, physical model building, visualization, research, and rendering.
Explore sites through research, analysis, observation, mapping, and quantitative and qualitative methods.
Compile data and perform design computations.
Complete project tasks in an organized, timely, and consistent manner using a creative approach.
Self-check work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Ask questions, share ideas, and express curiosity about landscape architecture, cities, design, and the wider world.
Take increasing ownership of individual tasks and contribute to project teams and Boston studio activities.
Participate in design reviews, charrettes, workshops, and pin-ups.
Maintain open communication within the team and with designated team leaders.
Communicate ideas and design thinking through drawings, diagrams, models, graphics, and conversation.
Collaborate across disciplines and assist with coordination among partners and consultants.