Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state and territorial affiliates and more than seven million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has a longstanding commitment to expanding opportunities for children, families, and communities to receive the benefits of time spent outdoors developing lasting connections with the natural world. The vast majority of children in America spend most of their daily time indoors at child care centers, schools, parks, libraries, or at home. Time in nature-based environments offers lifelong benefits to rapidly developing bodies and brains, along with a greater inclination to become nature lovers and supporters as adults. Therefore, it is critical to advance the creation, activation and stewardship of high-quality outdoor spaces that become places where children, their caretakers, and families can engage with nature and the outdoors on a daily basis.

An initiative of NWF, Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) envisions a world where every young child experiences nature daily. Launched in 2017, ECHO has been working with communities throughout the United States to transform children’s daily environments by enhancing opportunities to engage meaningfully in nature. By providing a combination of thoughtful landscape design and professional development opportunities for early childhood professionals, ECHO employs a health equity model that improves access to the benefits of nature for the children and caregivers who face the greatest barriers.  In turn, naturalized play settings improve environmental health by helping to mitigate the impacts of extreme temperatures, weather events, and air pollution on young children and their caregivers.

To meet our mission, we are seeking a Landscape Designer for Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) to support the application of this model through the Grow Outdoors South Carolina (GO SC) initiative.  A collaborative effort of the Division of Early Care and Education at the SC Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention at the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Grow Outdoors South Carolina aims to transform early childhood outdoor spaces into naturalized environments that spark play and learning

The Landscape Designer will report to the Grow Outdoors South Carolina Design and Engagement Manager based in Columbia, South Carolina. This position will serve as part of a high functioning, highly integrated four-person team.

The Landscape Designer will collaborate with the ECHO team to develop landscape designs, supplemental materials and graphics, and support other programmatic needs. Design will focus primarily on the outdoor play and learning spaces located at licensed child care centers throughout South Carolina.  The position will be expected to apply evidence-based, best practice design principles to a variety of site contexts and create developmentally appropriate, custom design solutions driven by the programmatic needs of the clients and site users. The candidate should be able to communicate design concepts and ideas through hand sketching, graphics, and rendering skills, have a strong attention to detail, have excellent organizational skills, be flexible, and have strong technical skills (grading, construction knowledge).

The Landscape Designer will:

Support design work including preparation of base maps, illustrative plans, schematic designs and planting plans for sites
Collaborate with the GO SC team to develop content for and deliver community presentations, training and professional development offerings for educators, and various community engagement workshops and activities.
Develop opinion of probable cost calculations and phasing recommendations.
Communicate with clients including setting up meetings for site visits, design reviews, and design delivery presentations.
Support coordination of site visits, perform site analysis, conduct site measurements and photo documentation. This will include locating and verifying available site data from multiple sources, evaluating existing conditions, and conducting detailed photographic mapping.
Support facilitation of participatory design workshops and training events.
Plan, procure materials for, and assist with volunteer workdays.
Provide ongoing construction technical assistance to site representatives (on call support).
Support project management and collaborate to ensure progress towards design delivery timelines and goals.
Prepare supplemental material for grant reports, including charts, diagrams, and booklets.
Maintain cloud-based filing systems for all project related components and refine systems as needed to ensure efficiency.
Develop content for and create flyers, posters, printed resources, social media posts and presentations.
Travel to sites located throughout South Carolina to conduct site visits, design workshops and trainings.
Periodically travel outside of South Carolina for trainings, conferences and events with the ECHO team.

 Qualifications:

Degree or equivalent professional experience in landscape architecture, landscape design, horticultural science, environmental design, architecture, urban planning, or related field, or equivalent relevant years of experience in Landscape Design.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge). Knowledge of ArcGIS and SketchUp preferred.
Proven ability to independently manage tasks.
Strong work ethic and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including public speaking experience, and the ability to effectively communicate ideas both verbally and graphically.
Demonstrated ability to create effective design solutions at a variety of scales and contexts.
Experience or demonstrated interest in designing landscapes for children and/or families.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Knowledge of native landscape plants and sustainable landscape design practices preferred.
Photography and graphic design skills preferred.
Capable of engaging and bolstering marginalized voices in your work.
Ability to listen and respond with empathy to others’ lived experiences that may be very different than your own.

NWF Values:

Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.  Your competencies should include:

Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized.
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions.
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them.
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission

Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s required equity competencies at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers.

Physical Requirements: 

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example, using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about the workspace. The position requires mobility, including moving materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Location and Work Mode: 

This position is based out of Columbia, SC. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office or in a hybrid manner, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process. For more information on Work Modes, please review the benefits section of our careers page: https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers 

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $63,500, annually, commensurate with experience.

We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits, and by Forbes as one of America’s best small employers! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling.  We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting.  We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.

We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health: 

Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual based on a full-time schedule, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), and 11 holidays.
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance

In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:

Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management

Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers.

Application:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and design portfolio or work samples. 

For more information on our recruiting process, please review our Careers page: https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers 

We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules.  Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence.  Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.

If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic candidate with 0-3 years of professional experience for a Landscape Architect- Designer I position. Responsibilities include: assisting the design team with master planning, conceptual site design, graphic representation(hand and/or digital renderings), construction documentation/detailing and construction administration.

An ideal candidate has:

A bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Proficiency in the Adobe Suite (emphasis on InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
Ability to multi-task under rigid deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with clients and colleagues
Amazing organizational and time management skills
An entrepreneurial spirit

Working with us, you will:

Create landscape architectural drawings for all project phases
Work in a collaborative, integrated environment, teaming with other design professionals to compile data and prepare design solutions
Follow the Design Team’s application of landscape architectural standards and guidelines
Participate in design meetings, work sessions, and public forums
Consult with product manufacturers, evaluate, and select construction materials
Assist in editing technical specifications and reviewing shop drawings
Participate in marketing efforts including printing, proposal development, interview participation and presentations
Regularly visit Charleston area construction sites to gather information, review design intent, and inform Team
Occasionally travel outside of the Charleston area

DesignWorks offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package including group health insurance, matching 401(k), continuing education reimbursement, excellent work/life balance, PTO, and off- site office parking. While remote working is available, this position will work from our downtown historic second story storefront office on King Street.

Please send portfolios and resume to Alison Schmidt, alison.schmidt@dwlc.com.

No office visits or phone calls please.

DesignWorks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state and territorial affiliates and more than seven million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has a longstanding commitment to expanding opportunities for children, families, and communities to receive the benefits of time spent outdoors developing lasting connections with the natural world. The vast majority of children in America spend most of their daily time indoors at child care centers, schools, parks, libraries, or at home. Time in nature-based environments offers lifelong benefits to rapidly developing bodies and brains, along with a greater inclination to become nature lovers and supporters as adults. Therefore, it is critical to advance the creation, activation and stewardship of high-quality outdoor spaces that become places where children, their caretakers, and families can engage with nature and the outdoors on a daily basis.

An initiative of NWF, Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) envisions a world where every young child experiences nature daily. Launched in 2017, ECHO has been working with communities throughout the United States to transform children’s daily environments by enhancing opportunities to engage meaningfully in nature. By providing a combination of thoughtful landscape design and professional development opportunities for early childhood professionals, ECHO employs a health equity model that improves access to the benefits of nature for the children and caregivers who face the greatest barriers.  In turn, naturalized play settings improve environmental health by helping to mitigate the impacts of extreme temperatures and air pollution on young children and their caregivers.

To meet our mission, we are seeking a Design and Engagement Manager for Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) to oversee the application of this model through the Grow Outdoors South Carolina initiative.  A collaborative effort of the Division of Early Care and Education at the SC Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention at the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Grow Outdoors South Carolina aims to transform early childhood outdoor spaces into naturalized environments that spark play and learning. The Design and Engagement Manager will provide leadership for the ECHO Grow Outdoors South Carolina multi-disciplinary education and design team to implement the program’s overarching initiatives.

The Design and Engagement Manager will report to NWF’s Senior Director of Design and Engagement, and will supervise the ECHO Grow Outdoors South Carolina team, based in Columbia, South Carolina. 

Principal Duties:

The primary focus of the Design and Engagement Manager will be to oversee the Early Childhood Health Outdoors (ECHO) Grow Outdoors South Carolina team, consisting of landscape designers and educators, in tasks related to engaging and training child care professionals and designing outdoor environments for young children to promote play, learning, and healthy development.

 In this role, the Design and Engagement Manager will be expected to:

Apply evidence-based, best-practice design principles for outdoor learning environments at child care facilities, and create developmentally appropriate, custom design solutions driven by the programmatic needs expressed through authentic engagement with programs and community members.
Work collaboratively with the Senior Director of Design and Engagement and the Colorado-based ECHO team to align and refine design standards and systems to ensure efficiency and innovation.
Develop education and design processes and workflows to ensure that milestones are met according to project schedules and program and community expectations.
Oversee design team staff in the creation of site base plans, schematic designs, planting plans, cost opinions, and phasing plans, coordinate with landscape contractors to implement phased construction projects and provide on-call technical assistance to programs.

The candidate should be able to communicate design concepts and ideas through hand sketching, graphics, and rendering skills, have a strong attention to detail, have excellent organizational skills, be flexible, and have strong technical skills (sustainable design, grading, construction knowledge). Candidates must be self-motivated, great communicators, and possess strong leadership qualities.    

The Design and Engagement Manager will:

Collaborate with Grow Outdoors South Carolina leaders, partners, and steering committee members, including representatives from the sponsoring state agencies (DSS and DHEC).
Engage with programs to facilitate the creation of community-driven and informed design deliverables.
Train and mentor ECHO Grow Outdoors South Carolina team members.
Maintain office systems and standards for ECHO design team collaboration across offices.
Organize and conduct site visits throughout South Carolina with the design team to complete site analysis, site measurements and photo documentation
Plan and facilitate participatory design workshops.
Support the delivery of trainings for educators and design professionals on design principles for children’s environments.
Guide the maintenance and organization of archival systems for photographs and other design components.
Ensure compliance with regulatory guidance, and other technical resources as applicable to children's environments in the South Carolina context.
Design and implement effective strategies to ensure design team workflow efficiency.
Provide on-site and on-call installation technical assistance to clients improving play environments.
Promote Grow Outdoors South Carolina through presentations at conferences and events with support from the ECHO team.
Form partnerships and collaborate with landscape contractors to implement projects at scale.

Education and Experience:

Professional degree or equivalent experience in landscape architecture, horticultural science, or related field.
5+ years of professional experience in a landscape architecture or design-build firm, or related experience, preferably with familiarity in designing and activating outdoor spaces for children and/or families.
Registered landscape architect or working towards professional licensure.
Experience managing projects and teams.
Demonstrated ability to:
Work collaboratively in a team environment and develop positive working relationships.
Engage with a diverse range of people and bolster marginalized voices in your work.
Communicate effectively across disciplines (e.g., educators, families, construction professionals).
Listen and respond with empathy to others’ lived experiences that may be very different than your own.
Working knowledge of inclusive design principles, ADA guidelines, sustainable landscape design principles, native plants and landscape materials.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Growth mindset.

NWF Values:

Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.  Your competencies should include:

Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized.
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions.
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them.
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission

Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s required equity competencies at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers.

Travel Requirements:      

Regular travel will be required to conduct site visits and design workshops throughout South Carolina. Occasional travel for training, conferences and meetings with ECHO’s Denver, Colorado-based staff will also be expected in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines.

Location and Work Mode: 

This position is based out of Columbia, SC. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office or in a hybrid manner, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process. For more information on Work Modes, please review the benefits section of our careers page: https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers 

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits, and by Forbes as one of America’s best small employers! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling.  We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting.  We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.

We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health: 

Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance

In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:

Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management

Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers.

Application:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three work samples.

For more information on our recruiting process, please review our Careers page: https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers 

We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules.  Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence.  Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.

If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.

G3 Engineering & Surveying strives to create a culture of energy, passion, commitment, perseverance, and efficiency. We achieve this by working hard together, but also by making the time to have fun together. We reward achievements and strongly encourage personal and professional growth. We’re hiring an innovative, motivated Landscape Designer I to join our team!

What we offer:
• Competitive Salary based on market standards
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance available
• Long-term disability insurance paid by the company
• Cash Balance & Profit-Sharing 401k Plan
• Paid Time Off

Responsibilities:
• Communicate regularly with clients, consultants, government officials and project team.
• Assist with due diligence and site research.
• Evaluate existing site conditions including infrastructure, access, environmental considerations, topography, zoning, and other factors impacting a site.
• Review and interpret jurisdictional regulations and correctly apply them to design projects.
• Translate ideas from sketches and written/verbal instruction into complete and accurate working drawings.
• Organize, prioritize, and independently perform work assignments.
• Support multiple projects with deadlines in a fast-paced office environment
• Assist with the preparation of submittal applications, graphics, reports, and design drawings.
• Design creative solutions to unique design problems.

What you’ll need to succeed:
• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, including internships.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of LandFX is a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is preferred.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS or similar is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities and project deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on a range of project types and scales.
• Ability to manage time and priorities to meet deadlines.
• Strong Communication Skills, both written and graphic.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

G3 Engineering & Surveying strives to create a culture of energy, passion, commitment, perseverance, and efficiency. We achieve this by working hard together, but also by making the time to have fun together. We reward achievements and strongly encourage personal and professional growth. We’re hiring an innovative, motivated Senior Landscape Architect to join our team!

What we offer:
• Competitive Salary based on market standards with bonus potential.
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance available
• Long-term disability insurance paid by the company.
• Cash Balance & Profit-Sharing 401k Plan
• Paid Time Off

Responsibilities:
• Communicate regularly with clients, consultants, government officials and project team.
• Organize, prioritize, and independently problem solve work assignments.
• Support multiple projects with deadlines in a fast-paced office environment.
• Lead and manage landscape architecture aspects of land development projects, overseeing all phases from initial design concepts to construction.
• Prepare and present design presentations, sketches, renderings, and other visual aids to effectively communicate design intent to clients, various boards, and communities.
• Prepare proposals for landscape design, site planning, irrigation & lighting design as well as site assessments.
• Assist with and oversee the preparation of landscape plans, site plans, master plans, and irrigation and lighting plans.
• Coordinate and supervise the preparation of amenity and entry signage design and permitting.
• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to junior staff members, guiding their professional growth and development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, project owners, architects, planners, and regulatory agencies, to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Develop innovative and creative landscape concepts that respond to client goals, site context, and environmental considerations.
• Conduct site analysis and research to inform design decisions and ensure alignment with local regulations and codes.
• Collaborate with technical experts to incorporate engineering solutions and address site challenges.
• Act as a point of contact for clients, maintaining open and clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and presentations to gather feedback and refine design concepts.
• Assist in developing project budgets and schedules, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget constraints.
• Support marketing initiatives and contribute to business growth strategies, such as RFP/RFQ solicitations.
• Light travel and some after-hours efforts may be required, occasionally.

What you’ll need to succeed:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Professional licensure as a Landscape Architect is typically required.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in landscape architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of landscape design principles, plant materials, construction techniques, and environmental considerations.
• Mastery of essential software, including ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Adobe Photoshop, is required.
• Knowledge of LandFX is a plus.
• Proficiency in graphic design, adept at producing high-quality renderings.
• Knowledge of local zoning regulations, building codes, and permitting processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on a range of project types and scales.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including ability to manage time and priorities to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Proficient in delivering compelling presentations and effectively communicating in public forums.

Job Description: The Planner position will be responsible for facilitating the processes of park master planning, open space and trails master planning, design and management of projects and assist with long-range comprehensive planning. Manage the Geospatial Information System (GIS) applications, data base and produce maps.
For more information visit the Employment Opportunities link on the Charleston County Parks website. Application must be made online.


Education Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree from a college or university in landscape architecture, planning, park planning and design, geography, computer science, engineering, or a related field with a minimum three years’ experience is required. Professional license by the State of South Carolina Landscape Architecture board of registration or an AICP Certified planner preferred. Must pass a drug test and criminal background check, motor vehicle record check and shall possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Davis & Floyd Planscape is currently seeking a creative and motivated Landscape Architect with 5+ years of professional experience to join our Charleston, SC team!

Our design team works with a diverse range of private and public clients within a multidiscipline approach to providing planning and landscape architecture services. The successful candidate will be licensed in the state of South Carolina and will be a team player ready to support and help develop junior staff members. This position requires a strong background in the production of master plans and construction documents and will require effective communication with clients and co-workers, as well as attention to detail and strong time management skills.

Responsibilities
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical oversight of work
• Review and redline design sets for junior staff on master planning and construction documents
• Development of site design plans, from master planning and concept development through construction documentation, with limited guidance and supervision
• Design of plans to include amenity plans, circulation plans, plantings, hardscapes, furnishings, among other landscape elements for projects of various scales
• Conduct zoning code, land development regulation, and comprehensive plan research, and apply standards to design concepts with limited guidance and supervision
• Work directly with clients to interpret project goals and translate them into buildable designs
• Prepare exhibits, plans, drawings, and specifications for all phases of design and construction including land use plans, feasibility studies, conceptual site plans, functional master plans, planting plans, cost estimates, construction documents, complex details, and permit applications while using company and industry accepted standards
• Conduct site visits to review existing conditions and project progress
• Work with project manager to set project schedules, track deadlines, and ensure budgets are met
• Provide landscape architectural and planning expertise to internal and external multi-disciplinary engineering and planning teams
• Depending on experience, may manage projects or portions thereof with limited to no supervision
• Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited University or College
• 5 - 10 years of professional experience as a landscape architect or designer including experience with planning and design of communities, parks, streetscapes, and construction documents
• Registration as a Landscape Architect in the state of South Carolina is required
• Valid driver's license is required
Skills
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and SketchUp required
• Experience with LandFX, Civil3D, Lumion, and other specialized programs preferred
• Experience using the Adobe Creative Cloud including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills with the ability to write business communication and create presentations, as needed
• Proven hand and digital graphic representation skills
• Ability to work as a team, as well as independently
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with individuals at all levels
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff
• Proficiency with time management to include meeting deadlines
• Experience with tracking personal project time while understanding profit and billable hours
• Familiarity with local plant palettes strongly preferred
• Demonstrates reliable understanding of the relationship between design and constructability
• Effective and organized multitasker with ability to manage multiple deadlines from different teams and different budgets at one time
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting and implementing various zoning codes and other land development ordinances (familiarity with local ordinances strongly preferred)
• Willingness to generate new business opportunities in local market
• Occasional night and weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines
• Some travel within the state may be required, usually with advance notice
Company Benefits
• Competitive Salaries
• Flexible Schedule with Core Hours of 9am-4pm Mon-Th (Remaining Hours can be Flexible/Remote)
• Profit Sharing Plan (company contributes regardless of employee's contribution)
• Company Paid Extended Illness Leave
• Professional Memberships
• Continuing Education and Licensures

We have an opening to join our Business Development Team in North and South Carolina!

In this role you will have the opportunity to build strong working relationships with our customer base and be responsible for the sales of Landscape Forms total product line and excellent customer satisfaction. This is a remote position but must be based in North or South Carolina.

Benefits:

Landscape Forms takes prides in offering a competitive benefits package including wellness programs, quarterly bonuses, and paid time off.

How you Contribute:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the principal accountabilities.

Implement the company’s Go-To-Market Strategy in partnership with the in market team
Works closely and take direction from the in market team and Sales Director to find project leads, give presentations and maintain existing accounts
Meet or exceed established sales goals and maintain budgets.
Knowledge of products and descriptions.
Develop a pipeline of projects through our core markets of designers, end users, and contractors
Works to close orders with designated accounts
Establish positive relationships with internal and external partners, including a specific list of designated accounts, in order to maintain successful project and/or territory management.
Provide customers with updated material and product information.
Promote and increase awareness of Landscape Forms through professional organization such as ASLA, IFMA, and AIA.
Responsible for timely response to leads and inquiries.
Understand plans and spec’s and be able to follow up with contractors and/or designers
Problem solve and find opportunities to offer solutions to customer needs

The Tennessee RiverLine, an initiative of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, seek motivated and dynamic entry level candidates with an educational background in landscape architecture, architecture, or related field to join its growing team as Planning and Design Specialists. Candidates are expected to possess the knowledge and skills necessary to advance the implementation of the Tennessee RiverLine vision by assisting in the delivery of planning and design initiatives that are aligned with its mission, guiding principles and strategic plan. Successful candidates will hold full-time staff positions at the University of Tennessee with a 100% appointment to the Tennessee RiverLine. These individuals will work with and report to members of the Planning and Design team.

The Planning and Design Specialist supports the curation of the Tennessee RiverLine vision’s ongoing development at regional and local scales and acts as a creative and technical resource to Tennessee RiverLine team members and diverse project partners. Through September 2023, their primary responsibility will be aiding in a scope of work outlined in a USDA Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge cooperative agreement that has been awarded to the Tennessee RiverLine. In collaboration with peer planning and design staff and other members of the Tennessee RiverLine team, they will assume primary responsibility to this scope by:

-Assisting in the development of community outreach program (652 to YOU) summary reports in written and graphic formats
-Summarizing recommendations for programming and placemaking projects that advance the Tennessee RiverLine vision
-Assisting in the development and communication of conceptual site designs for priority placemaking projects in written and graphic formats
-Designing and fabricating exhibitions of outreach program outcomes
-Collaborating with planning and design staff and other members of the Tennessee RiverLine team

All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner aligned with the Tennessee RiverLine’s guiding principles, as well as its established commitment to design as a practice of critical inquiry, exceptional service, continuous improvement and an inclusive and collegial workplace.

Please apply at: https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_system/jobdetail.ftl?job=23000000BA&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

Kenneth B Simmons Associates, LLC (KBS) is a seventy‐seven‐year‐old, award winning, landscape architecture and planning firm located in Columbia, SC. Our firm prides itself in serving a wide range of repeat clients, both in the public and private sector. The major specialty of
our firm is technically, complicated projects, with historic significance and/or environmental sensitivity. KBS is seeking a Landscape Architect/Designer with 0 ‐ 5 years’ experience. Persons interested should send cover letter, resume, and portfolio to the attention of Andrew Cheatham via email dcheatham@kbsala.com.

Qualifications:
Our ideal candidate would be energetic, possess initiative, along with great leadership qualities. Ability to work productively in both a team environment and independently at times, is a must. Candidates shall have proven experience from concept design thru construction documentation. Candidates that possess strong technical skills in grading, drainage, and construction detailing, are preferred. An undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited landscape architecture program is required.

Proficiency:
Exceptional graphics, impeccable verbal and writing skills, proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Civil3D, and Microsoft Office, Sketchup, and Lumion are all essential. Most importantly a positive attitude and open mind towards involvement on a wide range of project types.

Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience
4.5 day work week
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Long & Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays/PTO
Retirement Plan - SIMPLE IRA (Up to 3% employer match)

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic candidate with 0-3 years of professional experience for a Landscape Architect- Designer I position. Responsibilities will include assisting the design team
with master planning, conceptual site design, graphic representation(hand and/or digital renderings), construction documentation/detailing and construction administration.

An ideal candidate has:

A bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Proficiency in the Adobe Suite (emphasis on InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
Ability to multi-task under rigid deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with clients and colleagues
Amazing organizational and time management skills
An entrepreneurial spirit
Working with us, you will:

Create landscape architectural drawings for all project phases
Work in a collaborative, integrated environment, teaming with other design professionals to compile data and prepare design solutions
Follow the Design Team’s application of landscape architectural standards and guidelines
Participate in design meetings, work sessions, and public forums
Consult with product manufacturers, evaluate, and select construction materials
Assist in editing technical specifications and reviewing shop drawings
Participate in marketing efforts including printing, proposal development, interview participation and presentations
Regularly visit Charleston area construction sites to gather information, review design intent, and inform Team
Occasionally travel outside of the Charleston area
DesignWorks offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package including group health insurance, matching 401(k), continuing education reimbursement, excellent work/life balance, PTO, and off- site office parking. While remote working is available, this position will primarily work from our downtown historic second story storefront office on King Street.

Please send portfolios and resume to Alison Schmidt, alison.schmidt@dwlc.com.

No office visits or phone calls please.

DesignWorks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Greenville, SC – Mid-Level Landscape Architect/Designer

MKSK is a planning, urban design, and landscape architecture firm known for creative solutions addressing economic, social, environmental, historical, and cultural challenges within our cities. Our 100+ person team of Landscape Architects and Urban Planners, spread across 12 offices in 8 states, craft public places and spaces to transform, inspire, and perform successfully.

MKSK focuses on the planning and design of downtowns, waterfronts, neighborhoods, cultural destinations, and campus environments. Our relationships with cities, institutions, and private sector clients span generations. We are passionate about our work and the legacy of our practice!

We are committed to personal growth and individual well-being and offer a variety of resources to support career development, including in-house training, mentoring, professional association memberships, and licensing examination reimbursement.

We are currently seeking a talented, collaborative, mid-level professional Landscape Architect/Urban Designer to design and manage urban-oriented projects in our Greenville, SC studio.

Primary responsibilities will include:

Coordinate with the Principals, Associates, and Staff as appropriate to effectively and efficiently perform project tasks, goals, and design objectives.

Serve as a project manager on a variety of projects from the outset through completion. This will include research, field work, writing, graphics, participation at meetings, and some level of project administration.

Apply your skills or advance them as applicable on use of the firm’s computer programs and standard systems including Photoshop, In-Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk, and others.

Continue to expand and improve design, graphic, communication, technical, management, and client skills during your professional practice.

Assist Principals, as directed, in cultivating business development opportunities, proposal preparation, project interviews, client management, community engagement, professional relationships and other opportunities for MKSK to be meaningfully engaged in building community.

Proven design focus and problem-solving skills through implementation

Skills Desired:

Ability to manage staff, consultants, clients, and project tasks.

Ability to work in team environment and effectively meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Ability to collaborate across offices with internal staff

Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook software.

Develop design site plans, specifications and costs for land development.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program required, Master’s degree desired.

Minimum 6 years of experience.

Registration with current license strongly desired.

Please apply by submitting a resume and portfolio to hiring@mkskstudios.com or to inquire about other MKSK positions.

MKSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and we value the strength that diversity brings to the workplace.