Benner Landscape Design (BLD) is seeking a talented self-starter for a Design Associate position in their LA office. Benner Landscape Design is a boutique landscape architecture studio focused on residential design with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco. BLD’s designs combine classic principles and contemporary California aesthetics to create spaces for true indoor/outdoor living. BLD manages all phases of their landscape projects from concept design to construction documentation and construction administration. BLD has projects in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara County, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Their work has been published in Architectural Digest, Veranda, Luxe, The Wall Street Journal, and California Homes, among others. BLD prides itself on maintaining a collaborative and productive work environment where every employee is a vital member of the team and work/life balance is encouraged.
Skill Requirements:
Work directly under owner Patricia Benner and Project Managers to support in producing schematic design presentations, design development 2D and 3D graphics, AutoCAD drafting of layout plans and details, construction documentation, and material palette research.
An understanding of the basic principles of landscape architecture, including site design, grading and drainage, California plant material, and construction drawings.
Proficient in AutoCAD. Experience with LandFX for planting and hardscape plans desired
Strong graphic skills and 3D modeling abilities required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, primarily InDesign and Photoshop; Lumion
Education Requirements:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture
Minimum three years of experience required, with opportunity for growth
Compensation:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
To Apply:
Please email resume and portfolio/samples of work in PDF format to office@benner-design.com. Please include “Design Assistant” in subject line.
