Job Posting for Design Assistant at Shades of Green Permaculture
The purpose of the Design Assistant is to support the design team in generating ecologically-impactful designs for every client. The Design Assistant provides design support in a well-organized and timely manner, under the direction of the Lead Designer. The Design Assistant reports primarily to the Lead Designer but will be working alongside all members of the design team as needed to facilitate our landscape design process. The Design Assistant will assist our landscape design branch through design tasks, such as formatting client deliverables using LandFX and CAD and administrative tasks, such as ordering surveys, sending client emails, and archiving completed projects.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and CAD/LAND FX
Excellent and clear communication skills — both verbal and written
Compassionate, helpful, and friendly demeanor
Able and willing to learn new skills; learning how to seek answers, problem solve or seek assistance to get the job done
Comfortable working with a team
Flexible and able to adapt to unique situations
Familiar with Google Docs, Sheets, Excel, and basic knowledge of GIS
Strong sense of responsibility and ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects with minimal supervision
Extremely detail-oriented and highly organized
Able to demonstrate discretion and handle confidential information
Access to reliable transportation
RESPONSIBILITIES The Design Assistant is accountable to the following work:
Base Maps
Request and file surveys
Create basemaps in CAD
Communicates directly with clients and survey companies to coordinate that surveys are conducted, received in a timely manner, and organized appropriately.
Site A A’s
Manages survey tab in design pipeline tracker with client info and survey status
Notify clients of upcoming site a a visit
Conduct site a a’s
Receive, scale (digital) or scan (hand drawn), and file site a a’s
Set up Miro board
Design
Participate in weekly design charettes with design team
Render final designs both digitally and by hand
Draft final deliverables in CAD using LandFX
Admin
Continually update plant library as internal plant and material lists develop
Maintain filing of all projects according to filing protocols
Support the ongoing development of digital file organization
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