Senior Landscape Designer
Klopfer Martin Design Group (KMDG) is seeking a remarkable person to join our dynamic, supportive and diverse design team to support our mission of using landscape architecture to create inclusive and resilient public spaces.
We are an interdisciplinary team whose work operates at the seam of landscape, architecture, infrastructure and urban design. Our work emerges from the contemporary integration of a site’s history and cultural context and creating a compelling, lasting narrative that builds community. Our relationships with our clients are collaborative, rewarding and enduring.
At KMDG, you will be part of a team that thrives by working together and challenging each other to deliver design excellence on every project. Our supportive environment will help you learn and grow in your career with plenty of mentorship opportunities. Plus, we like to have fun in and out of the office with team-building events and fierce but friendly debates about important topics like the validity of Hawaiian pizza and yogurt-covered pretzels.
About the role:
As a Senior Landscape Designer with KMDG you will participate in all project phases and contribute to the design vision and execution. Your projects will range in size, project type, and client type, from small courtyards, public plazas and parks, on-structure landscapes, and campus open spaces, to large urban-scale open space systems, and everything in-between.
Description:
In the first three months, you will:
Contribute to the design process as an engaged member of project teams
Have a mentor to help you become familiar with the KMDG design process, firm tools and software, and favorite neighborhood restaurants
Visit at least one of our regional project sites that is actively under construction
Attend client meetings
Give a presentation to the office about your background, experience, and personal interests
Over time, you will:
Gain experience in all phases of the design process
Build a working knowledge of materials and share our interest in crafting details
Grow into a leadership position for project teams - leading all aspects of project delivery
Pursue professional development opportunities to continue learning and growing your skillset
Contribute significantly to the design direction of projects of varying complexity and scale
Influence and help guide the firm culture
Pursue licensure to become a Landscape Architect or Architect
Qualifications:
MLA, BLA, MArch or BArch is required
Three to five years of professional experience in a design practice
Experience and understanding of all phases of a project from concept design through construction administration
Excellent graphic and design skills including fluency with AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, 3d modeling in Rhino or SketchUp, and Microsoft Office applications. Proficiency with Revit is highly beneficial.
Team-oriented with superior verbal and written communications skills
Ability to manage time and self-edit work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple concurrent projects
Proactive communication, strong work ethic and solutions-oriented ideas are highly valued
Compensation:
Salary range for this position is $72,000 to $82,000 depending on qualifications and experience
Benefits:
We offer competitive benefits including paid vacation, 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance.
13 paid holidays
10 vacation days
5 sick days
3% Safe Harbor contribution to 401k guaranteed upon eligibility
Medical insurance (KMDG covers 50%)
Dental insurance (KMDG covers 50%)
Vision insurance (KMDG covers 50%)
FSA/DCFSA
Financial reimbursement and time off provided for LAREs and/or AREs
Core working hours with some flexibility and WFH/in-office schedule
Summer Hours
Location: Boston Area: Currently flexible schedule of in-person (3 days minimum) and WFH (2 days maximum).
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week
To Apply:
We are looking to hire immediately. Interested applicants please send a portfolio in pdf format, CV and letter of interest to careers@klopfermartin.com. The total file size of submitted materials should not exceed 10mb.
KMDG is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position and we afford equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.
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