Job Description

Welcome home to WRT’s San Francisco Studio! We are looking for a landscape architect who is a leading designer and project manager with unique abilities to translate project goals into human, ecological, and socially responsive outcomes. This growth-oriented position requires you to lead projects through all phases of design and construction, with support from a skilled team of colleagues.

• Contribute to positive studio culture by mentoring other landscape team members
• Help define and lead our future work by conducting business development activities and leading proposals for new work throughout CA and the nation.
• Build on WRT's commitment to climate adaptation and social equity and expand and reinforce our practice areas with your expertise.
• Create impact in the communities we serve by championing our firm's environmental ethos of 'designing with nature' through our interdisciplinary work.
• Take the initiative to push our design and technical processes toward excellence while fostering a fun, collaborative work environment.

Required Skills:

• 8+ years of demonstrated experience in relevant work
• Degree in Landscape Architecture
• Licensure (California preferred)
• Verbal and written communication (project interviews, design narratives, reports)
• Project management – has experience to guide projects and fiscal accountability
• Junior staff management (exposure to hiring, performance review) and active staff mentoring
• Design and construction documentation of relevant public and campus landscapes. Not resort or residential. Experience from conceptual phases through construction administration.
• Client engagement – builds trust, develops long term relationships
• Practice building – collaborates with colleagues to proactively position for work
• Shared values/culture – social equity, community capacity building, resource conservation, design excellence.
• Public speaking
• Public engagement experience
• Mastery of AutoCAD, MS, and Adobe software

Desired Skills:

• Spanish fluency/proficiency a plus
• Hand drawing for design development and communication
• Familiarity with climate adaptation approaches in coastal and inland environments
• Ecosystem understanding

Compensation and Benefits *

• The expected pay range for this position is $95K - $115K annually, dependent upon education, skills, experience
• Hybrid/telecommuting work schedule
• 401k plan
• Health benefits (medical, vision, dental, life insurance, EAP, etc.)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal days, parental leave, 7 holidays)
• 8 hours of paid volunteerism
• Licensing Exam Assistance
• Transit benefits
• HSA or FSA Accounts are available based on eligibility requirements

* Above is partial list of benefits provided

Growth

WRT supports the growth of its team through multiple professional levels and training. In this position, you can shape and expand the practice while developing your leadership skills. We value strong designers, advocates, and candidates who bring their own stories and experiences to their work. That is why we value opportunities to support and demonstrate your growth potential on our team.

If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact careers@wrtdesign.com to set up an informational discussion.

How to Apply: Qualified candidates looking to apply for this position should use the following link: . Please submit your cover letter, resume, and portfolio. The size limit is 20mb.

  Who We Are

As an interdisciplinary team of planners, designers, and strategists, WRT works across scales to create transformative and lasting impacts in social equity, climate resilience, and learning environments. Our clients value our collaborative approach, leadership, and ability to design meaningful solutions that are responsive to their challenges, values, and aspirations. Founded in 1963, WRT was formed on the environmental ethos of designing with nature. In the 60 years since, WRT has remained a mission-driven practice with offices in San Francisco and Philadelphia.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We strongly value diversity and an inclusive workplace. 

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