Landscape Architect - Design Associate

About This Role

This Design Associate role focuses on assisting with design development and producing plan documents for various projects, understanding and applying JPD's design philosophy to enhance quality of life and well-being through landscape architecture.

Responsibilities

• Improve performance, qualifications, and knowledge of job duties every day
• Assist in the design development of JPD projects
• Produce all phases of JPD's plan documents to ensure professional plans are provided on schedule, effectively communicating design intent to clients and contractors
• Produce plan documents using AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and other required software
• Coordinate with other design professionals such as architects and engineers in the development of plan documents
• Research and specify landscape products, vendors, and contractors as required by specific project needs
• Attend industry-related association meetings and gatherings beneficial for professional development and networking
• Provide synergy and a cohesive approach to execution and communication to team members to support overall business objectives
• Understand and obey the ASLA Code of Professional Ethics in the performance of all duties

Requirements

• Honesty and integrity, loyalty, trustworthiness and coachability, a sense of purpose
• Positive, energetic, creative personality and independently motivated work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, organization, and time-management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, horticulture, etc., or an equivalent combination of education and technical/professional experience
• Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite programs, SketchUp, etc.
• Practical knowledge of southern landscape plants, irrigation systems, and landscape materials and products
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with various levels of company staff and external contacts, both in writing and verbally
• Ability to work simultaneously on many priorities
• Demonstrated ability to organize in a professional manner to achieve specified goals
• Demonstrated creative and persuasive problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, horticulture, etc., or an equivalent combination of education and technical/professional experience
• 0-3 years experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits