Landscape Staff Designer
About The Position
Cavora Talent Group is partnering with a landscape architecture firm in Annapolis, Maryland, to hire a Staff Designer. The firm specializes in gardens, conservation planning, and urban design. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate with designers and contribute to projects from initial concept through construction in a collaborative, fast-paced studio environment. The Staff Designer supports landscape architecture projects across their phases, including site analysis, design development, presentations, visualization, construction documentation, permitting research, and construction observation. Project work may include residential gardens, conservation projects, and urban landscapes. The position also involves plant selection, horticultural research, material procurement, and contributing creative and technical solutions. The role is full-time and seeks a candidate with 3–5 years of professional experience and a degree in Landscape Architecture. The opportunity highlights diverse projects, teamwork, professional growth, creative input, and work with an established firm in the Annapolis area.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
- 3–5 years of professional experience in a landscape architecture or design studio.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong graphic presentation, design, and visualization skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks.
- Strong hand-drawing and graphic communication skills.
- Knowledge of horticulture, planting design, and landscape materials.
- Experience developing construction documents and coordinating design details.
- Familiarity with environmental regulations and design considerations in the Chesapeake Bay region.
- Experience working on projects ranging from large-scale landscapes to detailed garden designs.
- International design experience or exposure.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project managers and design teams throughout all phases of landscape architecture projects.
- Conduct site visits, inventory, research, and site analysis.
- Assist with the design and development of residential gardens, conservation projects, and urban landscapes.
- Prepare schematic design presentations, graphics, and client presentation materials.
- Develop 3D models, perspective renderings, and design visualizations.
- Assist in preparing detailed construction drawings and documentation packages.
- Research applicable codes, permitting requirements, and environmental regulations, particularly within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
- Participate in construction observation and review project progress.
- Assist with plant selection, horticultural research, and material procurement.
- Contribute creative ideas and technical solutions throughout the design process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
