Design Assistant

Lifescape Associates Inc

Denver, CO

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

$22 to $24 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAIL

POSITION TITLE: Design Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Design / Build

SALARY RANGE: $21.60 hr. - $24.00 hr.

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time,Non Exempt

REPORTS TO: Designer, Sr. Designer, Sr Design Associate

LOCATION: Denver, CO

MBO Eligible: Yes

POSITION SUMMARY:

As the Design Assistant, it is your primary responsibility to assist the Design Team in site inventory and analysis; at times you’ll also be asked to perform other design tasks, as well as marketing, research, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Site Inventory/Analysis

Track and schedule inventory requests from design team
Communicate effectively with clients regarding inventory scheduling
Call for utility locates
Take site measurements and shoot photos documenting existing conditions including drainage, views, overhead elements, microclimates, access, etc.
Identify existing plant material
Shoot grades using Zip Level
Take irrigation readings and note irrigation equipment locations on site
Draw site plan and scale in AutoCAD
Train and shadow Design interns on Inventory SOP

Design

Develop landscape plan in AutoCAD using Designer’s redline as guide as needed
Provide detailed dimensions and annotations as needed
Compile plant pictures, renderings, product brochures/info and sketch ups as needed
Gather material samples as needed

Assist designer/design associate on pre and post construction documentation, including printing plans, job pack assembly, as-built plans
Perform takeoffs accurately for all landscape materials.
Perform basic estimating and create accurate proposals in Aspire software, follow estimating checklist and SOP

Additional

Misc. marketing or office tasks when needed
Answer phones, marketing, attend business development after hour events, Work Home & Garden Show, keep design center tidy, water plants
Research and share new technology (or design trends) throughout the year
Always communicate with clients in a professional manner
Ability to manage co-worker, vendor, and client issues as needed
Stock and keep inventory of design center supplies
Sample shelf management

JOB SPECIFICATIONS / QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training: H.S. Degree / GED College Degree Certification/License*

Training and Certifications:

Associates Degree or higher preferred in Landscape Design or related field

Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license with approval from fleet insurance carrier (Required)
Strong organizational and communication skills, both oral and written
Professional graphic presentation and rendering skills
Basic understanding of grading and drainage, AutoCAD and plant identification
Experience with AutoCAD software, Microsoft Office Suite (Sketch Up, Photoshop, Land FX preferred)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Landscape design, construction, and horticulture knowledge preferred
Ability to work independently and as part of a team