Job Overview
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Landscape Architect for a single project that will involve designing and planning outdoor 20 acre (part of) to create functional gardens, spaces, and an appropriate aesthetic suitable for the property.
Specific project: Garden design, Japanese garden theme, other type garden spaces, paths lay out, visual focus points, hidden recreational spaces, vegetation screening, tree placement and selection, pond design and placement, fencing, special coordination and agreement with future improvements and structures, vineyard placement and design, driveways, etc.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive landscape designs that incorporate client needs, environmental considerations, and regulatory requirements.
- Draft detailed plans using CAD software, including AutoCAD or as appropriate, to visualize landscape layouts.
- Conduct informal land surveying to assess site conditions and inform design decisions.
- Collaborate with gardeners and construction crew to effect plans.
- Collaborate with gardeners and construction crew to select appropriate plants and materials for each project.
- Create irrigation plans that optimize water usage while maintaining plant health.
- Prepare construction documents and specifications.
- Present design concepts to clients, incorporating feedback into final plans.
- Stay updated on industry trends, materials, and techniques to ensure innovative design solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field is required; a Master’s degree is a plus.
- Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD) and Adobe Creative Suite is essential.
- Experience with ArcGIS for spatial analysis is highly desirable.
- Understanding of land surveying principles and practices. You'd work off an existing survey.
- Familiarity with garden design principles and sustainable landscaping practices is beneficial.
- Excellent communication skills to articulate design ideas clearly to client and team members.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also being self-motivated.
Join us in creating beautiful, functional landscapes.
This is a short-term project. Start immediately. Please share portfolio.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to Commute:
- Great Meadows, NJ 07838 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
