What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Designer position at St. John Properties, Inc.?
Job Summary:
The Landscape Architect / Landscape Designer is a member of the in-house team responsible for design related to site development, building shell and core construction, and property management, with a particular emphasis on the aesthetics of hardscape, landscape and public space design. The position entails interaction with, and management of, outside design professionals and contractors for various aspects of site and building related design and construction. This is a design position. The objective of the position is to collaborate with the Vice President, Landscape, and other team members, in conceptualizing and developing designs that ensure that the proper levels of aesthetic appeal are established and maintained within the company’s 24 million square foot real estate portfolio.
Job Duties:
Essential duties include: • In-house design related to landscape, hardscape and public spaces, and oversight of consultants regarding the development of designs relating to site development, building core and shell, and public spaces especially as the designs relate to aesthetics • Design efforts (both in-house and by consultants) related to ensuring business parks contain proper signage for site identification, wayfinding, and in-house corporate branding • Ongoing assessment of existing landscape and hardscape areas within the property management portfolio to assist property managers in developing immediate and long-term improvement plans as necessary to maintain aesthetic appeal of the properties • Design visualization including hand sketches, computer renderings, both 2D and 3D, and construction documentation of in-house projects. • Preparation of design plans and construction drawings for prospective tenants including leasing exhibits, tenant improvement plans, and signage with coordination between Construction, Leasing, and Tenant Improvement departments.
Job Qualifications:
A Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and a minimum of 5-7 years of design experience, including landscape and hardscape design with a strong knowledge of local plant material. Must have welldeveloped design skills, be proficient with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Vectorworks) and 3D modeling software (e.g., SketchUp, Lumion, Revit), and be a creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills. Applicant should have strong graphic design abilities, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to operate basic office equipment such as a computer, scanner, copier, and cellular telephone, and possess a driver’s license. Work duties will take place on and off premises including office and field settings, and includes the requirement to traverse undeveloped terrain containing varying degrees of vegetative cover in all weather conditions. Regular attendance onsite is an essential function of the job.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000