Designer Joanna Pertz Landscape Architecture

American Society Of Landscape Architects New York Chapter - Dumbo, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Dumbo, NY

About the position

Joanna Pertz Landscape Architecture (JPLA) is seeking a full-time Landscape Designer with 3-6 years of experience to join our dynamic and award-winning design studio located in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Since our establishment in 2005, we have built a diverse portfolio of landscape design projects that encompass a variety of types and scales, including hospital campuses, multi-family residential developments, courtyards, terraces, rooftops, public waterfront parks, and small private gardens. Our studio not only focuses on design but also provides long-term landscape maintenance oversight for select clients, ensuring that our projects thrive over time. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and creative individual who possesses the skills and capability to manage projects from inception to completion. This includes carrying out production on the full range of the practice's work, which involves concept studies, graphics, renderings, construction documentation, detailing, specifications, and construction administration. Additionally, the role will require contributions to non-project work, such as awards submissions, marketing materials, and site visits, which may involve travel within New York City and its surrounding areas. We value a collaborative environment and place a high emphasis on design excellence, sustainability, and the craftsmanship of built work. The position is available for immediate hire, and salary will be commensurate with experience. JPLA is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage landscape design projects from concept to completion.
• Produce graphics and renderings for design presentations.
• Create and manage construction documentation and detailing.
• Conduct site visits and provide landscape maintenance oversight.
• Contribute to marketing and promotional materials for the studio.
• Assist in preparing submissions for design awards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture (BLA) or a graduate degree in an accredited Landscape Architecture program.
• At least 3+ years of experience in a professional Landscape Architecture practice.
• Proficiency in landscape technical skills including grading, planting design, detailing, and construction documents.
• Ability to set up and manage drawing sets for construction documents.
• Strong graphic sensibility in producing illustrative plans, diagrams, and 3D renderings.
• Experience in crafting design presentations and sourcing design precedents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of native and adaptive plants in the Northeastern US.
• Ability to multitask and manage workload across multiple projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of horticulture and landscape maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with Rhino and SketchUp.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and creative environment.
• Potential for professional development and growth within the firm.