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Company | VITA |
Address | , San Rafael, 94901, Ca |
Employment type | |
Salary | |
Expires | 2023-07-23 |
Posted at | 11 months ago |
VITA Planning and Landscape Architecture, Inc. is located north of San Francisco in Marin County and consists of a core group of planners, landscape architects and architects. The focus of our practice is planning and landscape design for large‐scale, high‐end recreation communities, urban mixed‐use, hotel and resort development. We find that most of our projects are “special situations” where a new market opportunity, a sensitive environment, a historic context or a complex approvals process requires an innovative approach. We have completed projects in many regions of the United States as well as the Caribbean, Hawai’i, Asia, Central and South America and throughout the Pacific Rim.
VITA is a studio of planners, architects and landscape architects dedicated to respectfully merging the built environment with the naturalsetting through thoughtful, collaborative design. Inherent in our design process are knowledge and respect for local and regional cultures and history, the natural setting and the business objectives of our clients. This understanding of the land and its inhabitants is the foundation of our work and provides cultural connections to place.
Position Role & Responsibilities
Working with us in this role, you may be responsible for:
Design (design studies, sketches, and conceptual studies using hand drawing and digital media)
3D modeling
Producing presentation graphics and presentations
Assisting in preparation of construction drawings/documents, sets (grading plans, planting plans,
layout plans, technical details and specifications)
Assist in development of site development plans submitted for development approval in
conformance with plans, specifications, and ordinances
Compiling and analyzing data on site conditions
Assist in preparation of cost estimates, technical reports and memos
Attending and participating in meetings (incl. oral presentations, interaction with clients, consultant
teams, and travel)
Work with senior designers and principals on a collaborative team from conceptual design through
construction documentation
Requirements
A professional undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate from an accredited program in
landscape architecture or architecture.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Experience with schematic design, design development, and construction documents
- Technical understanding of landscape architecture site development elements
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Licensure as a landscape architect, planner, or architect, or is in the process of becoming licensed (is considered a bonus)
- Sense of accountability
- Ability to direct (with the support of senior staff) preparation of conceptual and schematic deliverables as well as construction documents including grading, drainage, lighting, planting and construction details.
- Demonstrated the ability to successfully work directly with clients and other consultants
- Ability and willingness to travel (subject to Covid conditions)
- Project management/project coordination experience
- Strong problem solving, critical thinking skills, analysis
- Attention to detail and organization
- Demonstrated the ability to successfully direct the work of junior staff and train entry level designers
- Understanding of when support is needed from senior staff and ability to execute and integrate direction/input provided.
- 3-5 years professional experience in a landscape architecture office
- Ability to teach efficient use of CAD and Adobe Suite to junior staff
- Effective time management skills
- Positive attitude
- Leadership qualities and ability to take initiative; self‐motivation
- Ability to take direction
- Strong design skills
Proficiency in:
- AutoCAD 2014+
- 3D modeling (SketchUp and Rhino)
- Microsoft Office
- Google Earth Pro
- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, esp.)
- Hand sketching
Additional experience with the following is desirable:
- Lumion
- Bluebeam Revu
- Grasshopper
- ArcMap/ ArcGIS
- Revit
Apply
- Email or cover letter
- Portfolio (PDF, 15MB max.)
- Resume/CV (word or PDF)
- Contact info for 2‐3 references
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