Red Spade Environments is a high-end residential landscape design-build consultancy and a division of The Lakota Group, Inc. Our designed environments create long-lasting value for our clients in Chicago and the North Shore suburbs. Our focus is building lasting relationships – we value quality over quantity. Our brand continues to expand based upon our reputation for exceptional design solutions and superior client service. We are seeking entrepreneurial-minded individuals who will play a meaningful role toward overall client satisfaction and company growth.
Landscape Architect/Designer: The ideal candidate will possess 2-5 years of residential landscape design experience with an understanding of: conceptual design, construction documentation, and contract administration. This position will work directly with our senior leadership team of Landscape Architects and Project Managers in developing design and construction documents. The candidate must be a creative, solution-based self-starter.
A great attitude and sense of humor are essential.
A degree in Landscape Architecture or similar is preferred with the goal of obtaining licensure.
Additional requirements:
- Clear understanding of residential landscape design process and materials.
- Ability to read, interpret and understand all construction documentation.
- Desire to take on operations/marketing roles as needed to enhance the overall success of the company.
- Exceptional graphic skills including hand design and concept sketching.
- Familiarity with local zoning regulations, building codes and permitting processes.
- Assist team with site visits, client design presentations, proposal writing and cost estimating.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and graphically.
- Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently or within a team environment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suites, Sketchup, Microsoft office and Excel.
We offer a competitive salary and complete benefits package, as well as flexibility to allow for a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our downtown Winnetka office is adjacent to both Metra and Pace public transportation. Though personal transportation is desired, a company vehicle is available for client site visits as necessary.
Occasional integration with our Chicago office may be required.
If becoming a part of a great brand with over 30 years of industry experience is of interest, please forward resume and work samples to:
Attn: Human Resources
jobs.redspadeenvironments@gmail.com
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person