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Wasla

Landscape Designer

Wasla, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Company: ABLESalary: $36-39 per hour + benefitsABLE

is seeking an entry-level landscape designer to support our community engagement, design, and research work. Ideal candidates should have strong critical design thinking skills, an organizational mindset, clear written, spoken, and graphic communication skills, and a willingness to work collaboratively. Our practice is rooted in social equity, environmental justice, and thinking critically about how we work; we hope you are excited about advancing these values through the design of high-quality everyday landscapes.RESPONSIBILITIES:As a Landscape Designer at ABLE, you will assist in the design and development of a variety of landscape projects including parks, playgrounds, residences, and site activation projects, at various scales and complexity. You will collaborate with the entire ABLE team, our consultants and collaborators, and community partners to help bring projects from concept through construction. This is a full-time position in Seattle, WA (hybrid in office 2 days per week).Key responsibilities include:Create presentation graphics, including hand sketches, digital renderings, and diagrams, to communicate design ideasAttend meetings to present and discuss project developmentAssist in planning and facilitating community engagement events, creating engagement materials, and synthesizing engagement feedback toward building relationships with the communityAssist in the development of conceptual designs including site analysis and project researchCollaborate on technical documentation and drawings under the direction of a landscape architectExplore research topics for both projects and independent interests as they relate to our practiceContribute to marketing effortsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience:0-2 years in landscape designBasic Qualifications:Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape ArchitectureA working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Google WorkspaceA basic knowledge of AutoCAD and Rhino or Sketch-UpExperience in community organizing or engagementBENEFITS:Inquire with applicationWhy work for ABLE:Our design process at ABLE is iterative and led by community vision; a successful candidate will be comfortable with hand drawing, developing design alternatives, and refining designs in response to community priorities and feedback. We strive to cultivate a supportive work environment where early career designers can take ownership of projects, develop new skills, and cultivate research interests.How to Apply:Please apply to hello@ablestudio.co with your resume and portfolio in PDF format (10MB max) with the subject line "Landscape Designer".

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