Experienced Landscape Architect - Southern California Studio

SWA is an award-winning, international landscape architecture, planning, and urban design firm with offices in California, Texas, New York, and Shanghai. We are currently seeking a talented, design-oriented landscape architect in our Laguna Beach studio. Our work is recognized for its visionary aesthetics, exceptional functionality, keen understanding of social design, and strong emphasis on environmental sustainability. Applicant must have 3 to 4 years' professional experience.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Degree in Landscape Architecture

2. Strong design & hand sketching skills

3. Proficiency with Auto CAD, BIM, Sketch-Up, Lumion, D5, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Revit, Microsoft Office, and other advanced rendering platforms

4. Demonstrated ability in Construction Documents and Specifications

5. Project leadership & coordination with large teams

6. Strong communication skills

7. Attention to detail

8. Effective time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time, meet strict deadlines, with problem-solving skills

9. General familiarity with the practices of an international design firm

Successful candidate will work in a project team environment during all phases of design, from conceptual design through construction administration/observation. Candidate should be innovative, have strong ideas, a responsible work ethic, and be proficient in hand and digital graphics. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with clients, sub-consultants, and peers responsibly and professionally.

SWA is a 100% employee-owned, design-first group practice. We offer global project opportunities while providing supportive, creative studio environments for our people. Because we are a participatory group practice, there are many opportunities for professional growth and enrichment. Our compensation and benefit programs are among the top in the industry.

SWA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. No recruiters or phone calls please.

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