Landscape Architect - Design Associate (0-3yr exp)

Summary: Jerry Pate Design, Inc. is a professional services firm specializing in golf course and landscape architecture. The Design Associate is responsible for design assistance and plan document production, supporting senior staff and ensuring effective communication of design intent.

Responsibilities:
- Improve in performance, qualifications, and knowledge of job duties every day
- Assist in the design development of JPD projects
- Produce all phases of the JPD’s plan documents to ensure the firm provides, on schedule, professional plans that communicate effectively the design intent to clients and contractors
- Produce plan documents on AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, etc. as may be required
- Coordinate with other design professionals such as architects, engineers, etc. in the development of plan documents
- Research and specify landscape products, vendors, contractors as may be required by specific project needs
- Attend industry related association meetings and any gatherings that will benefit professional development and the development of JPD’s network of contacts
- Provide synergy and a cohesive approach to execution and communication to team members to support the overall business objectives
- Understand and honestly obey the ASLA Code of Professional Ethics in the performance of all duties

Required Qualifications:
- Honesty and integrity. Loyalty, trustworthiness and coachability. A sense of purpose
- Positive, energetic, creative personality. Independently motivated work ethic
- Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, organization, and time-management skills
- Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, horticulture, etc., or an equivalent combination of education and technical/professional experience
- Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite programs, SketchUp, etc
- Practical knowledge of southern landscape plants, irrigation systems, and landscape materials and products
- Proven ability to effectively communicate with several types and levels of company staff and external contacts, both in writing and verbally
- Ability to work simultaneously on many priorities
- Demonstrated ability to organize in a professional manner to achieve specified goals
- Demonstrated creative and persuasive problem-solving skills

Required Skills: AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp

Important Skills: Landscape architecture, Irrigation systems

Nice-to-Have Skills: Communication skills, Organizational skills, Problem-solving skills

Benefits: Partially Matched 401k & Roth 401k, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Supplemental Options Available, Wellness Programs, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Moving Expense Stipend, CLARB Licensure - JPD will pay for the first attempt at each section of the LARE and subsequent state testing.