Landscape Designer II

Landscape Designer II

At Perkins&Will, we take a human-centric approach to culture-building and placemaking: People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the power of design to enhance lives—to make the world a better, more beautiful place. Whether it's through a workplace, a building, or an entire city, we aim to create joyful experiences that strengthen the spirit of community. Each of us has a critical role to play. Perkins&Will San Francisco is looking for a Landscape Designer II (with 3-5+ years of experience) to join our team!

As a Landscape Designer II, your responsibilities will include:

• Using enhanced knowledge of project complexity to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in landscape design, execution, and living design.
• Preparing contract documents including amendments, addenda, bulletins, details, sections, elevations, plans, and schedules.
• Conceptualizing across a broad range of scales and project types, from university campuses to dense urban environments at a planning level through detailed site design level.
• Leveraging design and technical experience at a consistently high level of accomplishment.
• Exhibiting strong conceptual thinking with an ability to communicate ideas both graphically and verbally.
• Displaying a strong work ethic and desire to learn new skills in support of a growing landscape architecture, planning, and urban design practice.
• Using a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
• Self-checking work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Expressing curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Taking increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participating in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Keeping open communication within team and with designated team leader.
• Communicating ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Coordinating effectively with partners and consultants.

To join us you should have:

Proficiencies

• Years of experience: 3-5+
• BIM knowledge and experience
• Enhanced knowledge in programming and site analysis, including surveying existing conditions
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field measurements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Life safety requirements
• Field observations
• Area calculations
• Graphic presentations

Software

• Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Intermediate Revit
• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
• Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
• Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• Bachelor's degree in landscape, architecture or related field required
• LEED GA or obtained within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Preparing for LARE

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 4MB). Please submit your files in pdf.

Salary Range Information

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate's qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, commensurate with qualifications, skillset and years of experience, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $72,000 and $92,000.00.

At Perkins&Will, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)

We also provide:

• A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
• Performance-based bonuses
• Engaging studio initiatives and events
• Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities

Above all, our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)—a core foundation of everything we do.

*Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy ("EEO"), which is part of the Company's Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.