Landscape Designer
Studio Outside is now accepting resumes and portfolios from landscape architects and designers to fill a position requiring 0 to 4 years of experience for immediate work in Dallas, Texas. The studio offers the opportunity to work on award winning projects - prioritizing design excellence, people, and relationships with an emphasis on work/life balance including half-day Fridays.
The successful individual will work collaboratively with the entire studio, from principals to project leaders, on a wide variety of projects. Those motivated by a desire to learn and work as part of a team will find opportunities for professional growth within the office and strong support to become licensed.
The studio team has more than 40 years of experience throughout the United States and overseas. Current projects offer a high degree of variety in type and scale, with work around Texas and the country. Visit www.studiooutside.us for a comprehensive cross section of our diverse practice and our blog www.blogoutside.com for more information on office interests and ongoing activities.
Position Summary
Landscape Designers are expected to provide project design/documentation under the guidance and supervision of Project Leaders, Associates, Senior Associates, and/or Principals. A Landscape Designer has responsibility within the activities assigned to them of projects or the company but does so under the guidance of others. The focus of this position is learning a broad base of professional skills, processes, and the culture of Studio Outside.
Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
DESIGN - A Landscape Designer is expected to perform the following duties while being guided by others who direct the overall vision and content of what is being produced. It is expected for a Landscape Designer to contribute to project design by focusing on the tasks assigned to them.
Prepares project design drawings – digitally rendered graphics, hand sketches, CAD-based plans, and details.
Assembles project design presentations containing imagery, design drawings, narrative, renderings, etc.
Prepares project diagrams by conducting site analysis with input from attending site visits and researching project context.
Researches and applies applicable codes, regulations, and design standards, with guidance from the project Landscape Architect.
Research information on materials and plants to produce schedules.
Prepares project cost estimates for hardscape materials, amenities, and planting designs.
Observes the implementation of landscape architecture designs on construction sites and assists in producing field reports documenting observations.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: A Landscape Designer is expected to perform the following duties while being guided by others:
Reviews and edits work for accuracy on assigned tasks by making changes based on creating ‘redlines’ and ‘redlines’ from others.
Participates, as requested, in project meetings with clients, design team, and/or contractors by listening, taking notes, and communicating when appropriate.
Adheres to office graphic and filing standards.
Observes the overall flow of a project and is learning what tasks are needed to successfully complete all phases of a project.
Is aware of project deadlines and completes assigned tasks in a timely manner to assist in meeting deadlines.
PROJECT LEADERSHIP
OFFICE/ PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
Understands and supports Studio Outside values and culture.
Engages in learning opportunities at Studio Outside.
Begins to show interest in exploring the professional community outside the office and might attend events or engage further.
Attends company events.
General Information
Work Schedule: Mon to Thurs 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-12pm
Remote / WFH: up to 10 hours per week after 6 months+ at Studio Outside (if desired)
Job Type / FSLA Status: Full Time / Exempt
Travel Required: N/A, 0%
Reports to: Principals, Senior Associates, Associates, and Project Leaders
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please provide a portfolio and resume materials to careers@studiooutside.us.
Skills Required
Effective communication skills (written, verbal, graphic)
Ability to take direction from others and perform necessary tasks to meet project milestone deadlines and deliverables
Willingness to collaborate with other members of the project team
Ability to ask questions when unsure or curious to unlock learning
Develops positive relationships with others at Studio Outside
Qualifications
Prior Experience Required: 0 years (prior internship preferred)
Legally able to work in the United States
Basic familiarity with Microsoft 365: including Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Basic familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud: including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
Basic familiarity with AutoCAD
Basical familiarity with SketchUP and Lumion preferred
Agrees to follow company policies (as written in Studio Outside and Trinet handbooks)
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university - Landscape Architecture or Architecture preferred
