American Society Of Landscape Architects New York Chapter - Ithaca, NY
posted about 1 month ago
Whitham Planning Design Landscape Architecture, PLLC is seeking a dedicated Landscape Architectural Designer to join our dynamic team. This full-time position is integral to our landscape architectural design, planning, and project management firm. The successful candidate will work closely with other staff members to foster a collegial and collaborative office environment. The role involves managing and collaborating on a variety of projects, ranging from small to large scale, throughout all stages of the design process. This includes preparing site analyses, developing concepts, and creating detailed plans for planting, paving, grading, drainage, and materials. In addition to design responsibilities, the Landscape Designer will be tasked with preparing and managing project schedules and meeting agendas, visiting project sites at various stages of construction, and administering construction projects in accordance with contract documents. The role also requires the preparation of municipal approval documents, including SEQR, Zoning, and Site Plan Review materials, as well as coordinating between client and consultant teams. The designer will deliver presentations to a diverse audience of project stakeholders and write project narratives to effectively communicate design intentions and project progress. The ideal candidate will possess 1-3 years of professional landscape architectural design experience and hold a Professional Degree in Landscape Architecture. A proven record of effective collaboration on projects, along with expert communication, organization, writing, graphic, and presentation skills, is essential. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop is required, as well as fluency in SketchUp or other 3D software for graphic preparation. Basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel are also necessary for this role.