EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY- Senior Designer

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic candidate with 4-6 years of professional experience for a Senior Designer position.  Responsibilities include construction documentation/detailing, construction administration and project management. Candidate will also assist the design team with master planning, conceptual site design, graphic representation.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• SC Landscape Architecture License
• 4-6 years of Landscape Architecture Project Management Experience
• Comfort managing a team of designers
• Familiarity with City and County of Charleston design review processes, including local special interest groups
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Suite
• Ability to multi-task under rigid deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Amazing organizational and time management skills
• An entrepreneurial spirit

 

Working with us, you will:

• Manage impactful projects from start to finish
• Regularly visit Charleston area construction sites to gather information, review design intent, and inform Team
• Create landscape architectural drawings for all project phases
• Work in a collaborative, integrated environment, teaming with other design professionals to compile data and prepare design solutions
• Follow the Design Team’s application of landscape architectural standards and guidelines
• Participate in design meetings, work sessions and public forums
• Consult with product manufacturers, evaluate and select construction materials
• Assist in editing technical specifications and reviewing shop drawings
• Participate in marketing efforts including printing, proposal development, interview participation and presentations
• Occasionally travel outside of the Charleston area

 

DesignWorks offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package including group health insurance, matching 401(k), continuing education reimbursement, excellent work/life balance, PTO, and off-site office parking. While remote working is available, this position will primarily work from our downtown historic second story storefront office on King Street.

 

Please send portfolios and resume to Alison Schmidt, [email protected]. No office visits or phone calls please.

 

DesignWorks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.