FIRM DESCRIPTION BFS Landscape Architects has a diverse design portfolio in parks, trails, higher education, sports, healthcare, hospitality, and residential. We seek people who strive for design excellence and professional growth in a collaborative and friendly work environment, where initiative and responsibility are highly valued. For more information about our firm, visit www.bfsla.com.
Though this posting is for our main Monterey office, applications for our satellite Mountain View office may be considered on a case-by-case basis. If for Mountain View only, please make that clear in your application otherwise it will be assumed it is for the Monterey office.
BFS OPPORTUNITIES Assistant Designer/Designer with 1-4 years’ continuous experience in a similar US-based small to medium sized landscape architecture office(s). Support staff are expected to assist with site and landscape design from planning through construction documents and gain an early understanding of applicable codes and ordinances. Strong interpersonal skills, creative thinking, problem solving, and a dedication to quality are important aspects of this job.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Skills must include the ability to develop conceptual sketches and presentation materials supported by strong hand and computer graphics. Software skills must include AutoCAD including Express Tools, Bluebeam Revu Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup and Microsoft Office Suite. Production skills must include experience with design detailing, and extensive production of construction documents with the ability to adapt to new standards. A passion for planting design should be evident in materials presented. Knowledge of California native plants is a plus.
EDUCATION Requirements include a degree in landscape architecture from a U.S. institution. Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. BENEFITS BFS encourages and supports personal development goals and offers a competitive, full-time salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include a SIMPLE IRA program with employer match, health insurance with HSA, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation/holidays/sick leave, and professional education development. Relocation costs may be reimbursed. APPLY Send us a cover letter explaining why you’re a good fit for the job, a resume, and portfolio as PDF files to [email protected]. Files larger than 10MB must be sent via a link to a file share service. No hard copies or CD’s of materials. No phone calls please.