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Landscape Designer / Urban Designer, Meléndrez - Los Angeles, CA

Landscape Designer / Urban Designer

Meléndrez
Professional Area: 
Landscape Architecture
Urban Design
Experience: 
1-3 years
Location: 
Los AngelesCA


SUMMARY:
Meléndrez, a Los Angeles based landscape architecture, urban design and planning firm is seeking to hire entry-level landscape and urban designers with 1 to 4 years of experience. The position offers growth potential for motivated individuals willing to learn in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary working environment on a variety of project types and scales, including master and strategic plans, urban parks, plazas, streetscapes, civic destinations and urban infill development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare presentations, drawings, design packages, and other project documents, under guidance of project manager.
Work collaboratively with the project team to assist in developing initial conceptual thinking through project delivery and execution, including interdisciplinary coordination and stakeholder engagement.
Create photo realistic renderings, simulations, sections, plans, infographics, and/or 3d modeling using Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, or similar software. High-proficiency required.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
Ability to assist in conceptualizing a project at a large scale and support in developing the project through to detailed resolution.
The ability to think in a multidisciplinary way in the design process in order to consider both the larger urban context and specific site issues.
Design innovation and creativity in solving complex problems.
Awareness of local and national context in the landscape architecture or urban design field. 
Proficiency with graphics software (e.g Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino), AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Master's or Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design or Planning
1-4 years’ experience. Internships may count toward this experience.
TO APPLY:
Please e-mail or send resume and portfolio/work samples to:
617 South Olive Street, Suite #1110 Los Angeles, CA 90014
No phone calls please Please indicate which position you are applying for.