Landscape Designer

 This full-time Landscape Architectural Designer position will be responsible for the following tasks:

·       Lead project coordination during municipal approvals including SEQR, Zoning, and Site Plan Review submission documents.

·       Manage project approvals and design schedules, coordinating relevant deliverables with team members.

·       Lead project team meetings, including preparing meeting agendas and follow-up notes.

·       Prepare well-crafted and clear written project materials.

·       Deliver spoken and visual presentations to project stakeholders and the general public.

·       Act as point of contact between client and consultant teams.

·       Prepare stakeholder and public outreach plans and facilitate outreach meetings and workshops.

·       Summarize site research including relevant zoning, permitting, site conditions, and historic information.

·       Prepare site analysis and concept development diagrams and precedent studies.

·       Lead the development of Master Plan documents and other comparable reports.

·       Develop technical landscape architectural drawings including site layout, planting, and materials plans and details.

·       Support construction administration, including reviewing Requests for Information and preparing site visit reports.

·       Manage and collaborate on 1-6 large- and small-scale projects during all stages of the coordination, planning, and design process.

·       Closely collaborate with other WPD staff and maintain a collegial, collaborative, and supportive office environment.

The ideal candidate for this position would have:

·       1-3 years of professional landscape architectural design or planning experience.

·       Professional Degree in Landscape Architecture or Planning.

·       Expert communication, organization, writing, and presentation skills.

·       Expertise in AutoCAD and Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

·       Fluency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Additional qualities that are helpful, but not required:

·       Fluency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping and analysis.

·       Fluency in 3D rendering software.

WPD offers our employees a suite of benefits as part of this position, including a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications; health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; a generous PTO and vacation policy. Our office provides ongoing educational and professional development opportunities, and enjoys volunteer engagement with our community. Our bright, beautiful office is in the center of downtown Ithaca, NY, a city which offers an exceptional quality of life.

To apply, please submit the following to info@whithamdesign.com:

·       Cover letter describing your interest in the position.

·       Professional résumé.

·       Design portfolio showing graphic work produced in a landscape architectural or planning setting.

·       Professional writing sample, such as a project description, public design application, or presentation narrative.