Assistant Landscape Architect

Huntlands Landscape Architecture is excited to announce that we are on the lookout for a new professional to help our growing firm. Huntlands has established itself in the rural areas of Northern Virginia by creating thoughtful designs and lasting client relationships. The firm specializes in all phases of high-end residential landscape architecture and select rural commercial projects such as wineries and event venues.

The mission of Huntlands Landscape Architecture is to provide high quality, professional and comprehensive landscape architectural design services that exhibit a passion for our work, an appreciation for true craft and a focus on individualized service. We work to be stewards of the land and thoughtful practitioners of the history and beauty of our region. 

Our design process is to be a true collaboration. A collaboration with our clients where respectful attention is given to the homeowners’ knowledge of their own property and the lifestyle they envision for their home. A collaboration with our professional partners, whether an architect or contractor, taking into account their professional knowledge and pragmatic solutions. And a collaboration within our company to lean on each other’s strengths in order to achieve an individually crafted, intelligent and creative product.

Job Description

The assistant landscape architect/designer will assist in all aspects of design, construction documentation and project administration services. Key tasks of the position will consist of site measurements, computer drafting, contractor coordination and general administrative assistance. 

Requirements

-       Proficient in Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop & rendering software such as Lumion

-       Knowledge of residential construction methods

-       Familiarity of regional plant material and horticultural practices

-       Ability to respectfully and clearly communicate with clients, co-workers and contractors

-       Highly organized, self-motivated and ability to multi-task

-       A general love and obsession with the profession

Education and Experience

-       Bachelors of Landscape Architecture or similar

-       1-4 years of professional experience preferred

Compensation

-       Commensurate upon experienced