Landscape Designer

Hongjoo Kim Landscape Architects is a full service, landscape architecture practice located in Downtown Los Angeles, California. Through the collaborative process of design, contextual exploration of landscape art, and innovative techniques of urban ecology, the firm intends to harmonize human and nature. Designing and building with craftsmanship is our team’s biggest asset and passion. Working closely with all sectors, including public schools, universities, communities, public architects, engineers, stakeholders, developers, and owners through daily practice, enables us to approach each project with a multiangled perspective. It brings high creativity and innovative solutions to every project.

Our project experience includes K-12, university/educational campus and renovation, urban parks and open spaces, municipal buildings, mixed-use residential development, adaptive reuse development, transit-oriented development, post-industrial site development, ecological restoration, private residences, large scale master plan, large scale international development, and urban design and planning.

Job Description:

We are currently looking for highly motivated, career oriented young Landscape Designers with passion in innovative design and its realization in built environment. A successful candidate will be responsible for developing a project's scope, the documentation, design and coordination of the project as defined by project goals established at the outset, building detailing, and preparation of the specifications and administration of construction. He/she could provide the bridge between creativity and the technical aspects of design and can demonstrate the ability to successfully implement great design.

Job Requirements:

• 1-3 years of professional experience in an established design firm

• Excellent skill & knowledge in Auto CAD, Adobe Software, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office

• Strong digital and hand graphic ability

• Organization skills combined with an aesthetic that covers all genres of design

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Self-motivation with a strong desire for professional growth

• Knowledge in Revit a plus

Education Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university

Submission Requirements:

Please submit your resume and portfolio with cover letter as a single PDF file.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90015: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Sketchup: 1 year (Preferred)
• AutoCAD: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location