Landscape Designer

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Prism Design Studio

Prism Design Studio operates as an extension of Crafton Tull and places landscape professionals at the forefront of community space planning and development. The Prism Design Studio team supports Crafton Tull projects, along with their own. Projects range in size and type, but have a focus on community spaces, urban places, land planning, recreational spaces, and housing.

Passion and Purpose are two driving factors at Prism Design Studio. One without the other is incomplete. Our principles are as follows:

• We are passionate about creating long-term relationships with our clients.
• We are passionate about taking the road less traveled, knowing that innovation comes from exploration.
• We are passionate about creating spaces that make lasting, positive impacts on our community.
• We are passionate about being creative and efficient.
• We are passionate about being good humans.

With Prism Design Studio being part of Crafton Tull, a 100% employee-owned firm, you are also provided the same ownership opportunities as Crafton Tull employees. As an employee-owner, you'll have a direct, long-term stake in Crafton Tull's continued success. This sense of ownership drives everything we do. Join us and become part of a team that values your professional growth and invests in your future.

Join our team. Own your future.

Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership
• Two Medical Plan Options
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Dental & Vision
• Employer Paid Life & Disability
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with Company Match
• Annual Bonus
• Paid Time Off Bank
• Extended Illness Bank
• Flexible Work Hours
• Incentivized Wellness Program
• Growth Opportunity
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• And More

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER SUMMARY : Creates detailed construction drawings, including plans, cross sections, and construction details. Drawings will also include topographic, aerial, and other related maps relative to the subject project. Graphic deliverables are included with projects, and graphic skill and understanding are necessary for the planning and construction of projects by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Explore and research Landscape Architecture Case Studies to develop strong Conceptual Ideas;
• Assists in drafting the layout of projects in collaboration with Landscape Architects, Engineers and Surveyors.
• Assists and prepares Schematic Design drawings, renderings, construction drawings, and detailed documentation, including Landscape Plans, Irrigation Plans, Hardscape Plans, Land Use Plans, Master Plans, Tree Preservation Plans, and Construction Details.
• Provide graphic plans and precedent imagery as part of the design process, using Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator.
• Work with Landscape Architect to provide project programming, schematic design, design development, and construction documents;
• Coordinate with the Landscape Architect, Civil Engineer, Engineer Intern, Project Manager, support staff, and other team members.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates as directed by the Project Manager.
• Make corrections to plans following redlines provided by company staff or outside review agencies.
• Review reports, memos documents, and findings from other consultants.
• Make site visits; Meet with clients and attend public meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES : To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Professionalism
• Detail Oriented
• Organizing, planning, and coordinating
• Excellent communication skills - Listening, understanding, and responding
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Attention to Crafton Tull CAD standards and methods of plan production
• Flexibility

Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited college or university. Or a two year associates degree in CAD drafting with at least 2 years' experience in Landscape Architecture plan production.

• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply concepts such as averages, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to utilized and understand geometric principles.

• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software, Design software, Internet software, Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software. (Microsoft Office Suite, Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suites, Sketch Up, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam).

• OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a valid driver license.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: This job description is intended to serve as a general list of the requirements for this position and the responsibilities and duties to be performed. It is not intended as a contract for employment, nor does it guarantee employment for a period of time. The CEO retains the right to change any position of this job description at any time and the incumbent will be notified of such change in writing.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.