Ground Studio · 1 month ago
Senior Landscape Architecture Designer
Ground Studio is an award-winning landscape architecture studio that focuses on design excellence and collaboration. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Designer to guide project teams and provide inspiration and oversight in a collaborative studio environment.
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Responsibilities
Exemplify the Ground Studio philosophy and core values to project teams, both internal and external
Be a support for Partners by attending early design/site meetings and capturing big-picture ideas to inform the project story
Develop a project story document and communicate the vision to Project Manager and Design Staff for the project
Provide regular updates to Partners regarding project status and needs
Coordinate with all Project Managers on project budgets and report to Partners on progress and updates regularly
Present to project teams when needed in collaboration with or on behalf of Partners
Be thoroughly versed in Project Workflow and Project Manager job description and be able to guide Project Managers in Ground Studio standards
Guidance for Project Managers, including: Design direction, Priority setting, Encouraging responsiveness to the entire project team, Setting expectations for professional conduct, Seeking closure and completeness, with daily efficiency, Communicating clear expectations of all deliverables
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture
Currently authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future
A minimum of 10 years in a high-level design leadership position at a comparable firm
Possesses a knowledge of California Native and Mediterranean plants and planting design
MAC OSX
Vectorworks Landmark, current year
SketchUp
MS Office Suite
Adobe Design Suite
Hand sketching and lettering
Strong leadership and communication skills
Preferred
California license preferred, but not required
Training in horticulture and an awareness of industry best practices regarding planting is a plus
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision
Term life insurance coverage
Education and wellness stipends
The potential for yearly bonuses
Participation in a 401K retirement plan
Company
Ground Studio
Ground Studio provides landscape architectural design services.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Bernard Trainor
Founding Partner and Creative Director
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