Overview
Kimley-Horn's Deerfield, IL office is seeking an experienced Landscape Designer/Architect with 2+ years of experience to join their Landscape Architecture team.
Responsibilities
- Support our growing Landscape Architecture practice by providing site planning, urban and landscape design, and graphic and technical production
- Project experiences will be diverse, as we provide services to both the public and private sectors
- Projects include land planning, urban design and redevelopment, mixed-use and all types of residential development, streetscapes, design guidelines, public infrastructure design, parks and other community facility design
- As a critical member of the team, you will perform a variety of design tasks and will receive both on-the-job and formal training as well as mentorship and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture
- 2+ years relevant experience
- Strong AutoCAD, Microsoft (Word and Excel) skills
- Working knowledge of graphic software programs (Adobe Photoshop, Sketchup, InDesign,
- Illustrator, GIS/Arcview, and PowerPoint)
- Strong freehand illustration and rendering skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000.
***Portfolio or work samples will be required if considered for an interview***
Why Kimley-Horn?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
- Support our growing Landscape Architecture practice by providing site planning, urban and landscape design, and graphic and technical production - Project experiences will be diverse, as we provide services to both the public and private sectors - Projects include land planning, urban design and redevelopment, mixed-use and all types of residential development, streetscapes, design guidelines, public infrastructure design, parks and other community facility design - As a critical member of the team, you will perform a variety of design tasks and will receive both on-the-job and formal training as well as mentorship and exposure to plan production, project financials, and client interactions
