What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Associate position at David Thorne Landscape Architect, Inc.?
Company Description
David Thorne Landscape Architect is an award-winning design firm that specializes in custom residential landscape architecture throughout the Bay Area. We are seeking a proactive Design Associate to join our dynamic team. We have a collaborative office culture and partner closely with our clients, architects and other design professionals. Our office overlooks a vibrant garden courtyard in the Grand Lake district of Oakland. To learn more about our
work visit us at www.thornela.com.
Role Description
Support project teams with the goal of designing beautiful and functional landscapes for DTLA clients, collaborating closely with others, both internally and externally, to bring designs to fruition. Support all aspects of the design process with drafting or other assistance including, but not limited to: Site analysis, municipal requirements research, Vectorworks drafting, discrete concept development on portions of projects with guidance, importing Schematic Design concepts, design development, Cost Study/Preliminary Budgeting sets and contractor interface for bids, Planning and Permit Submittals in accordance with municipal requirements, Materials Selection and Sourcing, Site Visits, WELO & Irrigation Plans, Planting Palettes, Plans & Plant Lists, Permit/Construction Documents. Project Management support, Client Services, Collaborator Liaison, Administrative tasks as needed.
Embrace and promote sustainability in the landscape architecture industry, integrate sustainable practices into the design process whenever possible.
We are a fast-paced office so the Design Associate must have strong organizational and time management skills.
Qualifications
- Beginning to intermediate Vectorworks skills
- Highly organized, detail oriented, efficient
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to identify issues and course correct, critical thinking
- Curiosity, willingness to learn and improve
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Ability to manage change
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Dropbox, SketchUp, Enscape and related software a plus
- Hand drafting, sketching ability
- Beginner to Intermediate plant knowledge