Design Associate

Responsibilities: • Collaborate closely with the Project Director and multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative design solutions, from concept through to construction. • Manage project and design processes, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to deadlines, budgets, and regulatory requirements. • Supervise and review drawings to ensure design constructability, contributing to firm-wide design excellence and problem-solving. • Demonstrate creative thinking abilities and contributes to firm-wide design excellence and problem solving. • Provide influencing ideas to enhance team productivity. • Collaborate with project managers to execute design visions within project constraints, including timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements. • Ensure project filing is accordance to officewide standard system. • Incorporates integrated sustainable design solutions into projects. • Participates in managing client relationships and representing Company Brand when meeting with clients and other consultants. • Attend presentations and meetings with client, consultants, and key stakeholders. • Understands company agreements, contracts, and deliverables, and assures that company standards for project management are met. • Contribute to the firm's promotion by participating in professional organizations and events, including international travel for project meetings, site visits, and business development as necessary. Requirements: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or related field from an accredited institution. • 7 to 10 years of professional experience in landscape architecture or related design field, demonstrating creative excellence. • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino; familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a significant asset. • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, able to present concepts clearly and persuasively. • Strong teamwork and interpersonal abilities, with experience in multidisciplinary collaboration. • Professional licensure preferred but not required.