Landscape Designer

The Guzzardo Partnership, Inc. is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated landscape designer to join our dynamic and exciting workplace in San Francisco, CA. Role Description As a landscape project designer in the firm you will be asked to provide insight to project design, task execution and production level work for various projects within the office. That work will pertain to design assistance, 3d modeling, preparation of city submittal packages and construction documentation. You will work directly with project managers within the office and be exposed to different approaches to project delivery. At the same time, you will grow your technical and project management skillsets. We are looking for landscape designers that have a strong work ethic, are inquisitive about the profession and have the ability to multi-task and handle fast paced deadlines. Firm Background The Guzzardo Partnership, Inc. is a San Francisco based Landscape Architecture and Land Planning Studio that designs thoughtful spaces that respect the environment and foster meaningful connections between people and place. Founded in 1963, our firm has grown into one of the Bay Area’s leaders in Landscape Architectural design services, guided by decades of experience that shape our values and approach. Our commitment to excellence has fostered close relationships with clients, cities and communities and has consistently yielded successful projects over the years. How We Work We are landscape architects who translate innovative ideas into dynamic built environments. Our time-tested methodologies generate designs that are resilient, purposeful, and cohesive. We begin each project by creating a shared vision with our clients, shaping early ideas into compelling concepts and nuanced site challenges into realistic solutions. The design evolves as an expression of our collaborative partnership and the environmental characteristics of a site, and is thoughtfully balanced by a clearly dened program and budget. From ideation to installation, our team functions as an advocate and ally, developing practical responses to the unforeseen while maintaining technical rigor and design excellence. What We Value Our practice is rooted in the human experience. We ground our work in the uidity and versatility of nature to compose seamless connections between the landscape, built environment, and people who experience these spaces every day. Innovation is pragmatic We believe that a concept is only as eective as its implementation, and that creative ambition should be pursued within dened project parameters. Over the last six decades, we have ne-tuned successful design approaches that underscore creativity and exceed client expectations. Open forums inspire fresh ideas We combine an entrepreneurial mindset with the reliability of a legacy rm. The result is a studio environment that is vibrant, exible, and transparent. We have found that the best solutions arise from a collective eort across internal, external, and client teams, allowing us to meet project challenges and nuances with ease. Long-term partnership is a mindset Our experiences with our clients and industry partners often extend beyond one project to include many distinct landscape design achievements. These lasting relationships are fostered by our commitment to dependable and consistent collaboration, from early visioning through construction completion. Qualifications BSLA or BLA required; MLA appreciated 2-4 years working in a landscape architecture design studio/professional office required Authorized to work in the United States required (H1B/Green Card, Current Citizen) Proficient using AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam and Adobe Suite required Revit knowledge appreciated Excellent graphic communication skills, including but not limited to hand drawing and/or digital. Excellent verbal communication skills with ability to describe design ideas and engage in project related dialogue California Plant Material knowledge is appreciated Basic knowledge of construction materials is appreciated Ability to self-motivate with exceptional time management skills to deal with fast paced, deadline driven environment and multi-tasking Excellent written communication skills for both internal and external project communication Ability to work within a team environment and receive and implement direction from project managers We Offer A hybrid work environment and schedule to provide flexibility for our employees. An attractive office location on The Embarcadero waterfront, with convenient public transportation options. The Studio/Office has a back deck that overlooks the San Francisco Bay and provides the opportunity to work outside. A team-based work structure to demonstrate our best ideas and work as we continue offering superb service to our employees and our clients. Direct mentorship with members of senior staff Company provided laptop and software needed to perform work. A competitive yearly salary range of $70-80k, depending on your capabilities and relevant experience. Yearly Bonuses on ownership's discretion. Health insurance premium coverage, with optional dental and vision plans. Basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account, 401k Plan + matching, transit benefits. Paid personal time off and 7 paid holidays. Professional Development opportunities including seminars, reimbursement for certain career-related learning, and professional license renewal fees. #J-18808-Ljbffr