Landscape Designer
Tower Pinkster
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Plan and design open spaces including both natural and built environments.
- Develop supporting design documentation.
- Work closely with the project team’s architectural designers, project managers, project coordinators, and engineers to coordinate all proposed elements with the development of the site.
- Oversee/Participate in the design of a variety of projects.
- In collaboration with the project manager, establish landscape requirements from the client.
- Perform site analysis, to include the assessment of existing site conditions.
- Conduct preliminary studies of the site (including contours, soil, ecology, buildings, and roads).
- Prepare and present detailed plans and working drawings, including applications, construction details, and specifications for the project using computer-aided design software.
- Continuous learning and research on topics such as plants, landscape materials, native species, playscapes, guidelines, and codes.
- Collaborate with a client when necessary to discuss the project’s progress.
- Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in landscape architecture and site planning.
- Understanding of site construction and civil engineering coordination.
- Possess creative design skills and software capabilities.
- Strong graphic capabilities and rendering skills.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Products.
- CAD and/or BIM knowledge – AutoCAD and Revit 2020 preferred.
- Exhibit good team communication skills and a positive outlook.
- National award-winning culture and a supportive work environment that empowers employees to stay healthy, fulfill their interests and passions, and balance work and life goals.
- Industry-leading total compensation (paid overtime, performance bonuses, profit sharing).
- Work-Life Balance program providing six additional holidays per year.
- Paid community service hours.
- Annual team training and professional development opportunities.
- The opportunity to reach your career goals with an award-winning firm.