Description

Our San Leandro office is currently seeking a full-time Assistant Designer to join our growing Landscape Architecture team! Our growing firm is looking for an individual who is eager to be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative team that offers a great balance of professional fulfillment and fun.

The Assistant Designer will work within a team setting to contribute to all phases of the design process, primarily on park design and implementation. From Conceptual Design to Construction Documents, this person will assist with the preparation of presentation graphics, site plans, and technical documents. As an integral part of our multidiscipline design team, including architects, urban planners, and civil and structural engineers, the Assistant Designer will see projects begin as simple hand-sketches and develop into built work.

This rewarding job involves:

• Preparing construction documents (drafting, Base mapping, planting design, cost estimation, etc.)
• Assisting project managers with preparing designs and components of design.
• Working on graphic materials (illustrations, computer, and hand graphics, rendering)
• Understanding of planning principles, methodology, and practices of research and data collection
• Developing innovative solutions for our clients
• Upholding RRM’s high standard of quality
• Fostering and promoting a positive work environment and healthy company culture

Requirements

•  A Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture
• Experience preparing presentation graphics using the Adobe Suite
• Strong understanding of AutoCAD and design drafting
• Knowledge of 3D modeling software such as SketchUp or Rhino (Lumion experience is a plus!)

Preferred: 1-2 years of experience working at a Landscape Architecture firm or in a related design field