Junior Landscape Designer


Description

Johnston Vidal Projects has an immediate opening for a Junior Landscape Designer. 

The Designer will work with our Design Team to assist in taking our projects from concept to completion. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is at the start of growing their career. Reporting to the Managing Partners and Lead Designers, responsibilities include developing design concepts, drafting construction/permit documents and details in AutoCAD, creating 3D Renderings to convey design intent, researching building code and other permitting requirements.

 

Qualified Applicants Must Demonstrate 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Urban Design or a related field, or a combination of relevant education and professional experience.

  • At least 2-4 years of experience in a related role in an office environment

  • Ability to multi-task and self-motivate

  • In-depth knowledge of landscape architecture design principles, construction methods, and sustainable practices.

  • Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

  • Proficiency in industry-standard software, such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office Suite. Rhino and Lumion a plus

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

  • Strong graphic communication skills, including sketching, rendering, and proficiency in digital media and software. Creative problem-solving and technical design abilities.

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, a sense of humor required!

  • Must be permanently permitted to work in the United States

 

Location:

  • Based in Los Angeles

  • Studio in Atwater Village

  • Onsite/field time with some occasional travel

 

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate upon experience 

  • Health coverage, 401K retirement and stipends once eligibility begins

  • Paid PTO: sick/vacation time

  • Paid holidays

 

About Johnston Vidal

Johnston Vidal Projects is a craft-oriented pool & landscape design-build firm that believes that beautiful and important projects are best created through open dialogue, intense organization, deep technical understanding, and old-fashioned honesty.  We primarily work with homeowners and take great pride in helping to make their dreams come true.  We are problem solvers, always up to the challenge of a site, enjoying the collaborative process and the company of our entire team throughout. 

  

PORTFOLIO & RESUME SUBMITTAL

Please submit PDF of cover letter, resume with references, and include up to 10 pages of graphic portfolio (10 MB total message size).