We are seeking a LANDSCAPE DESIGNER to join our team!

SALT is a mission-driven, collaborative studio devoted to changing the world through ecologically and socially sustainable design. We believe in the power of process – how you make and design a place has everything to do with how well it functions, what it looks like and whether people will enjoy, appreciate, and remember their experience of it. We support a transparent and participatory process with our clients and within the firm. We advocate for beautiful, functional design and aim to educate our clients and communities about the environment we live in and the spaces we create.

Position Summary: As a Landscape Designer in our firm, you will work under the guidance of a licensed Landscape Architect on multiple projects, from initial concept development through to construction documentation. You should be comfortable working both collaboratively with others in the studio, and independently on design solutions and production of graphics and drawings. Other components of this position include conducting site visits, participating in community engagement meetings, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary project teams. SALT values professionals who are ambitious, creative, forward-thinking, and who know and love plants.

 Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience working full time in a professional LA office setting.

• BLA or MLA from an accredited program.

• Highly organized and capable of multi-tasking and self-editing.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and comfort with public speaking.

• Proficiency in Rhino, SketchUp, or similar 3D modeling software.

• Proficiency in Lumion or other rendering software.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.

• Knowledge of native plants in southeastern Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities:

• Illustrative rendering production (diagrams, plans, sections, perspectives).

• Project site visits, and documenting site inventory and analysis.

• Development of design ideas and precedents research.

• Participation in office design charrettes.

• Assistance with design drawing set production and picking up redlines.

• Assistance with preparation of proposals for new projects.

• Development of studio marketing material.

• Attendance at and participation in public/community meetings.

This position is full-time with a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. SALT values a healthy work-life balance and is happy to offer the following benefits and perks:

• Priority on a 40-hour work week for employees.

• Hybrid work environment: 4 days in office with 1 day working remotely each week.

• Summer hours: half days on Fridays, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and end of year break.

• End of year bonus.

• Annual continuing education allowance.

• Optional medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Optional 401(k) plan.

• Regular office field trips to local gardens and sites of interest.

Please email a letter of interest, résumé, references, and portfolio (or portfolio link) to jobs@saltdesigns.com. No files larger than 8MB via email and no phone inquiries please. All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.