Description

ParkerRodriguez is an award-winning landscape architecture design firm with a diverse portfolio including mixed-use developments, urban design, institutional work, and large-scale master plans.  We are passionate group of individuals that enjoy creating places for people with innovative design solutions. Each project presents a unique opportunity to create memorable places that connect people with their environment through the landscapes we design. We integrate context, program, technical challenges, and project complexities seamlessly into experiences that reflect the unique qualities of each site.  Our office is located in a new, contemporary, collaborative studio environment overlooking the Potomac River in Historic Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.

To learn more about us and our work, please visit our website.  www.parkerrodriguez.com

We are seeking a creative, self-motivated, and inquisitive designer(s) with 2 to 3 years of experience in the field of landscape architecture or architecture to join our team.  Responsibilities include supporting project teams to develop designs from concept through implementation. Daily work activities will include, but not be limited to, conceptual graphics, design presentations, site analysis, design studies, construction documentation, and construction observation tasks. Strong consideration will be given to those candidates with experience in similar project types as our work.

We expect our staff to take initiative, propose creative ideas, and follow through on details and execution.  Our firm works in integrated teams to facilitate a sense of camaraderie while also sharing knowledge, experience, and ideas to deliver exceptional projects while growing new talent. You will be great in this role if you are curious, think critically, and are open to feedback that fosters a more collaborative environment. The successful candidate(s) will be incorporated into project teams and have the opportunity to see projects through from concept design to construction.

Please submit a cover letter, your resume, and portfolio (15 MB limit) to parod@parkerrodriguez.com. Applicants who do not submit all requested information will not be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation 
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401K retirement plan & profit sharing
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Hybrid work options (with experience)

Requirements

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in the landscape architectural design field
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture (preferred) or Architecture from an accredited university
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Demonstrate strong design and graphic production skills
• Organized and self-motivated
• Detail oriented, efficient, and adaptable to changing deadlines and priorities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with and use good judgement when working with Clients and Co-Collaborators
• Possess the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet deadlines 
• Experience with urban projects and on-structure construction
• Horticulture knowledge / planting design

Proficiency with:

• AutoCAD
• Revit (preferred)
• Civil 3D (preferred)
• Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Sketchup
• Lumion
• Freehand drawing 
• Microsoft Office Suite