SWA San Francisco is seeking talented, design-oriented candidates with 0 to 3 years of professional experience in landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, or planning fields. Dual degree holders in landscape architecture and another field are encouraged to apply. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Working with us in this role, you may be responsible for:

Design

3D modeling

Rendering

Producing presentation graphics and presentations

Assisting in the preparation of construction drawings/documents, sets

Attending and participating in meetings

Work with senior designers on a collaborative team

Job location: San Francisco, CA

Requirements:

A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or urban design.

The ideal candidate has:

0-3 years professional experience in a design office

Strong design skills

Strong problem-solving, critical thinking skills, analysis

Attention to detail and organization

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Effective time management skills

Leadership qualities and ability to take initiative; self-motivation

Ability to take direction

Positive attitude

Sense of accountability

Experience from a previous internship

Technical understanding of landscape architecture site development elements

Proficiency in:

AutoCAD 2018+

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, esp.)

Microsoft Office

3D modeling (SketchUp or Rhino)

Google Earth Pro

Additional experience with the following is desirable:

Lumion

Grasshopper

ArcMap/ArcGIS

Bluebeam Revu

Hand sketching

Apply:

Portfolio (PDF, 20MB max.)

Resume/CV (word or PDF)

Contact info for 2-3 references

Email or cover letter

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