Hollander Design Landscape Architect/Designer

American Society Of Landscape Architects New York Chapter - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

About the position

Hollander Design is seeking a Landscape Architect/Designer with over 4 years of experience to join our nationally recognized and growing AD100 design firm. We are involved in a variety of exciting projects across the United States and internationally, focusing on private residences, urban rooftops, parks, campuses, historic landscapes, and luxury real estate development. Our firm prides itself on creating best-in-class landscape architecture that is responsive to the site, its architecture, and the people who live, work, and play within it. We believe in fostering a family-first work environment that balances home life with work life, ensuring our team members can thrive both personally and professionally. As a Landscape Architect/Designer, you will work in a small-team setting on a diverse range of project types. The role is hands-on, requiring you to engage in physically sketching as well as computer rendering. You will also be involved in fieldwork for construction administration and the placement of plant materials. We are committed to an always-learning environment, offering continuing education opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge. You will be part of a design process that emphasizes thoughtful, innovative design, resulting in outstanding built work with a high level of detailing. The ideal candidate will have experience contributing to complex projects from schematic design through construction documentation and implementation. You should be highly organized, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and be able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced studio environment. Strong technical skills in grading and construction details are essential, along with proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, and Microsoft Office Suite. A degree from an accredited landscape architecture program is required, and experience with 3-D rendering programs like Lumion or Rhino is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to complex projects from schematic design through construction documentation and implementation.
• Engage in hands-on work including physically sketching and computer rendering.
• Participate in fieldwork for construction administration and placement of plant materials.
• Collaborate with a small team on a wide range of project types.
• Maintain organization and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced studio environment.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in landscape architecture or design.
• Experience in high-end, single-family residential design, urban private rooftops, or small-scale commercial development.
• Strong technical skills in grading and construction details.
• Proficient in AutoCAD v2013, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Lumion, Rhino, or other 3-D rendering programs.
• Strong hand rendering and digital graphic skills.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited landscape architecture program.
• Highly organized with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• A working knowledge of plant material.
• Professional licensure.

Benefits

• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Transit Plan Allowing Pre-Tax Expenses
• Holiday and Vacation Pay
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Performance Bonus Plan