Landscape Architect / LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

HGOR is a firm focused on planning and designing great places for people, places that support clear returns on investment and provide a stewardship ethic for future generations. We call this our SEE philosophy and use it as the yardstick to gauge the success of our work.

HGOR is always looking for smart, talented landscape designers or landscape architects that are proficient with the design and graphics software listed below. The successful candidate will be able to: utilize the software mentioned to produce sketches, drawings, and renderings based on team ideas; participate in generating design ideas; generate CD package documentation, including layout, grading and drainage, detailing and product specifications; become an integral part of the team with the collective goal of producing designs and documents that exceed the goals set by our clients.

HGOR seeks capabilities beyond computer and design skills. The firm’s team members show initiative, judgment and deductive reasoning, as well as, strong presentation, listening and communication skills. We also expect determination, persistence and the ability to work as part of a team. Candidates must be able to offer examples that demonstrate not only their skills and attributes but also their commitment to learning more.

If responding to this posting, we ask for electronic communications only and that your resume and portfolio be attached to that communication as a PDF, not as a link (10MB Limit). All responses should be emailed to resumes@hgor.com.

Requirements

Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.

Personal Characteristics

Passion, integrity, commitment to the profession, determination, persistence. Ready to work hard to move ahead.

Basic Technical Skills Required

Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Sketch-up, Advanced photorealistic rendering software such as Lumion and Rhino 3D

Advanced Technical Skills Desired

Civil 3D, Revit, Infraworks, 3Ds Max

Design / Graphics Skills

Candidate shall demonstrate through portfolio proficiencies:
1. Renderings by hand
2. Design innovation
3. Computer applications
4. Detailing and understanding of construction materials

Orientation Toward the Built Environment

1. Speaks specifically about wanting to learn more about applying theory learned in school
2. Appreciates the built environment rather than focusing, for example, on open space preservation, environmental causes, or research
3. Relates positively to SEE and makes comments that reflect an understanding of the balance

Deductive Reasoning
Responds to SEE and other values and concepts of HGOR as explained in the interview process.
1. When a challenging client problem is described, sees implications, possible complications, consequences and potential solutions
2. Explains a project he / she worked on in school or work that presented challenges requiring reasoning, problem solving and interpretation of information

Presentation Skills
This person should, in the interview:
1. Demonstrate professionalism
2. Make good eye contact
3. Explain interests, background, answer questions articulately
4. Show enthusiasm for the firm and the profession

Communication Skills
Relate experiences that demonstrate the ability to be a good communicator in the office, such as:
1. Held an officer position in a club or student organization that required coordination
2. Involved others in decision making
3. Requests help from professors or others when needed

Teamwork & Initiative
Examples that demonstrate the potential for teamwork in the office:
1. Refers to others when explaining school organization or work-related achievements
2. Liked working in teams or study groups
3. Showed initiative in school or work activities