C A R E E R S
Landscape Architect / Designer
CD Design is a mission driven landscape design firm with dedicated focus on ecology and growing food. We are a supportive team of motivated designers, landscape architects and professional urban farmers. Our immersive projects range from high-end, modern and historic residential estates, world-class wineries and innovative urban agriculture spaces.
We are looking for a collaborative Landscape Architect / Designer who is excited to work and grow with us as we create and model stylized and productive landscapes throughout the Bay Area and beyond. This is a great opportunity to join a team that is committed to shaping the future of landscape design, with a focus on food production and ecological stewardship.
In addition, our sister company, The Backyard Farm Co, empowers people to grow food through virtual and hands-on educational mentoring programs. It focuses principally on residential families and corporate campus employees. Most of our completed projects funnel into the program, ensuring long lasting, impactful relationships with our clients and gardens.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support Principal’s in collaborative design projects and drafting.
Design execution from concept ideation to construction documentation. Schematic design, construction documents, and project administration, including preparing take-offs, project budgets, and permit sets.
Create planting plans and source plants.
Prepare presentations for design review. 3D modeling/rendering is a plus (either hand drawn or CAD).
Construction administration - Conduct on-site observations and punch-lists before, during and after construction
Research products, plants and construction methods related to projects.
Analyze and interpret environmental reports and land condition surveys, to evaluate drainage, energy usage, etc.
Assist Project Architects, Project Designers and Project Managers in the execution of specific assignments.
Communicate regularly with clients, design team and contractors to update on all stages of project progress.
EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate or graduate degree in Landscape Architecture. Landscape Architecture (license a plus, but not required).
Minimum 2 years experience working in a Landscape Architecture / Landscape Design firm.
Minimum 2 years experience working closely with other architects and/or general contractors working on schematic design through construction documentation.
Experience creating and submitting permit sets to local planning/building departments.
Fluency in AutoCAD required. Experience in Sketchup, Adobe Suite and/or other Presentation software preferred.
Strong graphic and design sketch skills (digital or hand drawn, as needed).
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Sophisticated communication skills are paramount at CD Design.
Ability to work efficiently on multiple projects simultaneously.
Curious and open minded to learn and assume increased responsibilities
Self-sufficient and able to bring a design project from start to completion.
TERMS
Full time following a three month trial period.
We work principally in the North Bay - Marin/Napa/Sonoma, and also SF/The Peninsula.
The candidate will work a flexible hybrid schedule - office/home/on-site. Our office is based in San Rafael, Marin County.
Competitive Salary / Benefits - Commensurate with candidate’s experience.
APPLY
Portfolio of recent original work
Resume
Contact Information – 2+ References
Email: rebecca@christian-douglas.com
