SCAPE
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
NEW YORK, NY
ABOUT SCAPE
SCAPE is a landscape architecture and urban design practice headquartered in New York with offices in New Orleans and San Francisco. We design and advocate for the ecologically restorative and socially engaged landscapes, urban environments, and natural infrastructure of the future.
Our staff of over 90 individuals includes landscape architects, urban planners, architects, ecological designers, horticulturists, and community engagement professionals—and a deep bench of technical expertise related to construction, regulation, and agency review. We work across disciplines, collaborating with architects, developers, engineers, agencies, institutions, foundations, and grassroots environmental justice and community groups on projects across all scales. We believe that creativity doesn’t end with design, it extends through every facet of the practice from initial concepts, through detail development, spec writing, project management, mentorship, professional development and beyond. We are looking for someone to join our team who matches our interests in creativity and innovation who will become an integral member of our practice
ABOUT THE ROLE
SCAPE is looking for a well-rounded junior landscape designer or landscape architect to join our team in New York City. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 three years of experience in the landscape architecture field, with an emphasis on technical documentation. An interest in planting design and the technical development of coastal resilience projects is a plus. Preferred candidates will also exhibit a broad range of skills and interests including, but not limited to 3D modeling and visualizations, diagrammatic representations, illustrative renderings, hand sketching, and iterative design. All candidates should be highly organized and eager to work in a collaborative, energetic environment on projects through all stages of design. They should be self-motivated, detail oriented, and possess good communication skills.
LOCATION
This position is based in our New York headquarters. Please note that SCAPE highly values in-person collaboration and operates on a 3-days in-person and 2-days flex remote policy.
SALARY
Salary for this role is commensurate with experience and ranges from $60,000-$75,000. With highly competitive benefits, vacation and 401K match.
QUALIFICATIONS
A successful candidate will possess:
- Undergraduate or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field from an accredited University program.
- 1-3 years working in the landscape architecture profession
- Strong communication and presentation skills for internal collaboration.
- Collaborative disposition and iterative workflow with an eye for good design.
- Experience working on documentation sets and interest in the technical development of complex and unique projects. An enthusiasm for planting design and coastal resilience projects is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience producing design concepts and polished graphics.
- Exceptional visualization and 3D modeling skills with high comfortability in digital workflows.
- Interest in and functional understanding of all phases of design from concept through construction observation.
- High level of proficiency in computer programs and cross-platform integrations including but not limited to MS Office, AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, Lumion, and the Adobe Suite
DEADLINE & SUBMISSION
Applications are due by July 26, 2024
You may contact jobs@scapestudio.com with questions, but please review application instructions in detail before reaching out.
SCAPE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, medical condition, veteran status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.