A Landscape Architect / Project Designer at ZNS will primarily work with project managers to satisfy landscape related requirements for a variety of projects in all phases of the design process, both commercial and residential.
Any person in this position is expected to produce artistic concepts and renderings. All applicants should posses a variety of artistic skills, including production of hand-drawn graphics and digital renderings, to provide master plans, perspective visualizations, elevations, sections, details and plan graphics. Knowledge of digital enhancement techniques will also be expected.
Responsibility Will Include:
- Providing site layout options for projects
- Assisting with design development
- Producing construction documents
- Completing site visits and providing related field reports
- Creation of design presentations and reports
Required Qualifications
- Proven technical ability with landscape architecture principles and practices
- Familiarity and knowledge of Florida friendly design practices, plant materials and related USDA Zones
- Familiarity and knowledge of low impact design standards
- Familiarity and knowledge of Florida watering restrictions
- Familiarity with Florida Grades and Standards
- Familiarity with landscape and hardscape materials and their applications
- Experience and proficiency with design software, including:
- AutoCAD 2014 / Civil 3D
- Adobe Photoshop
- Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with construction and final site plan preparation for review by local governmental agencies
- Currently licensed by the State of Florida as a Registered Landscape Architect
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience with land development projects
- Valid Florida Driver’s License