Junior Landscape Designer/Landscape Architect Details

Junior Landscape Designer/Landscape Architect

Himsben Design Studio, LLC - Chicago, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview:

Himsben Design Studio (HDS), a rapidly-growing design + build landscape architecture firm with home office in Edgewater is seeking to add to its’ talented team with an opening in Landscape Architecture Design & Construction. We seek a highly energetic and self-motivated individual with a passion for customer service and obsession with excellence. This fast-paced position will never get old with new excitement and opportunities every day. Creative thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to multi-task are essential to this position.

Description:

The Junior Designer will work closely with Design and Production teams to facilitate the seamless execution of projects. Assist in project management including initial client lead intake, execution of renderings and design decks, procurement and scheduling of project materials, communication with design and production team, and management of production calendar. Provide additional support and assistance where needed to facilitate the flow and completion of jobs. Collect project data and set up projects for bidding and billing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creation and management of client files (digital and physical)

• Lead Intake & Logging of New Clients in System

• Assist in creating base maps in CAD for Design Team

• Managing production calendar, and ensuring material orders, digger locates, and production folders are ready for production team.

• Communicating updates or material substitutions to Design Team

• Ordering materials and scheduling deliveries

• Preparing design decks for client presentations

Requirements:

Good sense of humor, and a drive to learn, and be a good team player. 1-3 years working in the landscape industry, and Bachelors or Masters degree in Landscape Architecture Preferred.

Horticultural knowledge of ornamental plant species, including trees, shrubs, and perennials for Midwest.

Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite preferred. Experience with Adobe Suite, Sketch Up, or Lumion a bonus.

Compensation based on skills and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Minimal human interaction where possible, online format.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Company's website:

• www.himsbendesign.com

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/himsbendesign

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place