Landscape Designer II

This role is located in Washington, DC

Job Description

BKV Group seeks talented Landscape Designer II with 4-8+ years’ related experience to join our Urban Design and Landscape Architecture practice and growing team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will be a flexible, team-oriented individual with strong time management skills and experience in all phases of design and documentation for Multi-family projects. Project related responsibilities include the following:

  • Receive direction from Senior Landscape Architect or Landscape Architect.
  • Assist in the implementation of design concepts for, primarily, Multi-family residential exterior spaces and physical environments.
  • Preparing project design drawings, details, and specifications from schematic design through construction documents in Revit.
  • Create 3D computer models using Revit, 3D Studio Max, Google SketchUp, or similar programs.
  • Create color plans, renderings, project elevations, and perspectives using Adobe Creative Suite CS5.
  • Assist with presentation boards and/or hand-outs.
  • Assist with precedent and visioning studies.
  • Create physical models using laser equipment or traditional model-making tools.

Qualifications

  • Two to four-year college or university program certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience. Landscape Architecture degree preferred but not required.
  • 4 – 8+ years related experience.
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field such as placemaking, ecology, stormwater/drainage, climate, soil, grading, and plant materials. The ability to evaluate the project’s impact on the local ecosystem at all stages. Experience with/understanding of green roof construction a plus.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work efficiently with team members.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the MA and SPA.
  • Proficient in Revit, Adobe, and Microsoft Office Suite. Additional technical skills preferred, such as Google SketchUp.

Compensation range: $75,000 – $85,000 annually, or commensurate with experience.

BKV Group has a 45+year history of design excellence, winning more than 190 regional and national awards to date. We are passionate about how innovation and creative design can shape communities for the better – enhancing the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental context. As a holistic national design firm, we bring a full complement of architecture, interior design, urban design, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction administration services together to collaborate from project kick-off to closeout. The diverse perspectives formed from this collaboration help us make better design decisions and are the keys to our success. We value being open, honest, genuine, and thoughtful with each other, our clients, community stakeholders, and consultants.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries, a hybrid work schedule, and continuous opportunities for growth, we give you the tools to achieve your goals. We believe in a collegial, engaging, opportunistic, and fun working environment and are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who share our passion for enriching lives and strengthening communities. Sound like a fit? We want to hear from you!

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BKV Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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