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Join a collaborative and creative team dedicated to delivering high-quality design solutions for residential and commercial projects. As a Project Designer, you will play a key role in the early stages of project development, focusing on initial design and pre-construction activities. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced project directors and designers, contribute to impactful projects, and develop your skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about design, detail-oriented, and eager to grow your career, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

• Support project directors and designers throughout the design and presentation phases of projects.
• Conduct site analysis and inventory to assess existing site conditions and create base maps for initial design concepts.
• Prepare estimates and take-offs to assist with budgeting and contract development.
• Develop planting, hardscape, layout, lighting, and construction details under the direction of project directors for client presentations, subcontractor coordination, and city approvals.
• Assemble construction documents and presentation materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Present plans at city meetings for board review and variance requests as needed.
• Collaborate with the construction team as projects transition into the installation phase.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Lumion 3D rendering software.
• Basic understanding of gathering field measurements and recording grade and elevation points to build residential site base maps.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate closely with project directors and construction teams.
• Educational background or equivalent experience in one or more of the following: MLA, BLA, B. Arch, or Certified Draftsman.