Junior Landscape Designer

Job Description

BIG is a global collective of 800+ architects, engineers, urbanists, inventors, researchers, and business minds based in New York, Copenhagen, Los Angeles, London, and Barcelona. We are infectiously ambitious and united by a shared mission: to shape the world we want to live in and bring the future into form, one project at a time.

BIG seeks a Junior Landscape Designer to join us in our NYC office. As a Junior Landscape Designer, you will be responsible for design and technical production on landscape projects of varying scales. This will encompass conceptual design, the technical side of production of drawing sets, grading and planting design, coordination, and landscape materiality.

Job Requirements

• Professional degree in landscape architecture or architecture with landscape-related degree (Ecology, Urbanism, Urban Design, Environmental Design)
• 0-3 years professional experience as a landscape designer/architect
• Should have strong ability with 3D modeling in Rhino, Adobe Suite, AutoCAD
• Understanding of grading design, planting design, natural systems, materials, and technical aspects of landscape architecture
• Familiarity with technical documentation and coordination; a dedication to rigor and craft in built work
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English - spoken and written
• Strong conceptual and design skills with sensitivity in the human scale
• Ability to express design ideas quickly, clearly and succinctly
• Ability to develop design options in collaboration with other design teams and consultants
• Ability to prepare, develop and edit drawings and models as they relate to the project
• Organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willingness to take on constructive guidance in response to direction from managers

Nice to Have Experience:

• Experience as a junior designer on built and published references is preferred
• Familiarity or competence in Revit strongly desired

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of landscape and urban projects
• Generate and explore creative, responsive, and innovative design ideas with collaborators
• Produce comprehensive drawing sets and visual documentation for landscape projects
• Apply digital tools for modeling, visualization, and presentation
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to ensure design quality and consistency
• Support the integration of sustainable strategies and innovative approaches into design
• Communicate design ideas clearly and effectively
• Engage in a collaborative studio culture that values feedback and continuous improvement
• Develop professional skills through hands-on experience and mentorship from senior staff

Job Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Increases over your time at BIG as well as 12 recognized holidays and Winter Break
• Professional Development: Support for continuing education, Amberbook, dedicated time off for AREs, AIA Membership dues, plus regular Lunch & Learns
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, along with ancillary and disability insurance
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) Plan with 3% company match
• Saving Plans: Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Family Leave: 2-week pre-birth leave to all expecting parents to get set up for your new family member, generous parental leave, and flexible return-to-work options
• Catered Meals: Complimentary breakfast daily and catered lunches on Wednesdays
• Staff Entertainment: Friday beers and biannual parties - We're BIG on celebrations!
• Additional perks: Dog friendly office, company sponsored sports teams, employee referral bonus, & more!

The salary range for this position is $67,000 - $74,000 depending on experience.

Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status

*Future sponsorship is not available for this position

Salary

67000 - 74000 USD (yearly)