Landscape Architect/Project Manager

Employer

The LA Studio, LLC

Job Description

The LA Studio, LLC is a professional Landscape Architecture, Land Planning, and Land Entitlement firm located just south of Seattle in Tukwila, WA. The office is conveniently served by both the Sounder train and Light Rail system. Our primary markets are senior housing, urban mixed-use, assisted living & memory care, public parks, hospitality, commercial/industrial and transportation enhancement. Our current staff size is (7). We have a full-time position available for a registered landscape architect with particular interest in fast-paced private development projects along with local parks and state highway enhancement work. The position will involve concept design and associated graphics, coordination with architects, engineers, clients, and permitting officials, preparation of high quality construction documents and involvement with the construction observation process. This person will participate in the design, documentation and presentation of streetscapes, play areas, courtyards and plazas, roof decks, specialty gardens, hardscape solutions, landscape structures, water features, signage and wayfinding, art elements, site lighting, and planting design. The LA Studio, LLC has a broad and established clientele and a talented staff working in a positive and energetic “studio” environment. Please visit our web site at: www.thelastudio.net

Job Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture; Professional registration; Experience in a private Landscape Architecture office; Advanced AutoCAD production and drafting skills; Design and presentation graphics with advanced Sketchup, Rhino and/or Lumion experience a real plus; Organization and preparation of quality construction documents; Understanding and implementation of sustainable site elements; Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, MColor, etc.; Good people skills – comfortable working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team; Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills; Thoroughness and attention to detail.

Terms of Employment

Full-time position with competitive salary and benefit package, including paid PTO and major holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage and a 401K retirement plan with generous match

How to Apply

Interested individuals should e-mail a one-page letter of interest; resum with references (2 pages max.) and electronic portfolio in PDF format (include only professional office experience). An on-line portfolio is also acceptable - please provide a link in the e-mail. Please send to [email protected] and title in the subject line: “Landscape Architecture Position”. No phone calls or hard copies.

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