Associate Landscape Architect

Terra Bloom Design is a landscape design and production agency serving international clients, including landscape architecture firms and landscaping companies. The company supports projects at every stage, from initial design concepts and schematic layouts to detailed design development and construction documentation. Their portfolio includes residential and commercial landscapes, planting design, hardscape layouts, technical drawings, and 2D/3D visualizations. Terra Bloom Design is dedicated to delivering high-quality, accurate, and professionally presented work that helps clients realize their project visions.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop conceptual landscape layouts, site plans, planting arrangements, hardscape concepts, and preliminary design proposals during the schematic design phase.
- Refine schematic designs into detailed landscape plans, incorporating dimensions, materials, planting specifications, and hardscape layouts during design development.
- Prepare comprehensive construction document packages, including planting plans, hardscape plans, construction details, sections, and schedules required for project execution.
- Create planting plans with appropriate plant selections, spacing, quantities, and planting schedules.
- Design hardscape features such as patios, pathways, steps, and retaining walls.
- Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings, 3D SketchUp models, and realistic renderings using software like D5 Render, Lumion, or VIP 3D.
- Ensure drawings are properly dimensioned, annotated, organized, and consistent with client standards and project specifications.
- Incorporate feedback, collaborate with team members, and manage revisions to meet client requirements and deadlines.
- Conduct quality control checks to review drawings for technical accuracy, completeness, consistency, and presentation quality before submission.

Required Qualifications
- 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in landscape architecture, landscape design, architecture, or a related field.
- Proven experience producing landscape drawings across schematic design, design development, and construction documentation stages.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD with the ability to prepare professional technical drawing sets.
- Experience with SketchUp and rendering software such as D5 Render, Lumion, or VIP 3D.
- Solid knowledge of planting design, hardscape materials, landscape construction methods, and technical detailing.
- Ability to interpret conceptual designs and translate them into detailed, coordinated drawings.
- Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, organization, and time management.
- Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, incorporate feedback effectively, and meet deadlines.
- A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification.
- A portfolio showcasing landscape design projects and technical drawing packages.

Candidates with experience working with international clients or landscape architecture firms are preferred.

The position begins with a one-month probationary period. Upon successful completion, candidates may be offered a 3-month or 6-month contract, or a full-time role, depending on performance and business needs.

Applicants are invited to submit a CV and portfolio demonstrating their experience with schematic design, design development, and construction documentation deliverables, along with a list of design software proficiency.