Description

Studio Outside is now accepting resumes and portfolios from landscape architects and designers to fill a position requiring 0 to 2 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 studio, from principals to landscape designers, 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.

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.
• Prepares project cost estimates for hardscape materials, amenities, and planting designs.

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.
• Observes the overall flow of a project and is learning what tasks are needed to successfully complete all phases of a project.
• Self-manage and deliver tasks on time within multiple projects, simultaneously.

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: 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.

Requirements

Skills Required

• Effective communication skills in English (written, verbal, graphic)
• Ability to positively guide others and problem solve on a project
• 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
• Basic familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud: including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
• Basic familiarity with AutoCAD
• Basic familiarity with Rhino, SketchUp and Lumion (preferred)
• Agrees to follow company policies (as written in Studio Outside and APD handbooks)

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university - Landscape Architecture or Architecture required