Brook Landscape is a design firm specializing in urban outdoor environments. Developing small spaces with an eye on style, practical details and timelessness. Projects range from rooftop terraces, Brownstone backyards, boutique hotels, commercial and institutional. Concepts require attention to detail, practical construction knowledge oversight and a bent for the discipline of Project Management. Brook Landscape occupies a full service fabrication studio with an in-house construction team where designers and builders work closely for rapid project delivery. We believe good design is directly linked to the collaboration between knowledgeable designers and quality craftsmen. This position will work closely with both the Creative Director and Director of Operations. This position holds unlimited growth potential for a self-motivated and knowledgeable candidate. Please view our website at www.brooklandscape.com
Description:
- Act as project Liaison to client with oversight from Creative Director and Operations Director
- Responsible for project development through schematic Design and Design Development phases. Will work closely with Director of Operations during construction document development. Knowledge of building code and experience of the NyC DOB filing process is necessary.
- Assists Creative Director and Operations Director with client correspondence, material ordering, purchasing and day-today communications
- Responsible for coordinating construction details working between plan, section and elevation, material coordination. Designer is responsible for reviewing his or her own drafting for general coordination of project components and details prior to presentation to Creative Director and/ or Director of Operations. Knowledge of product design and furniture design is a plus.
- Exposure to current design trends and the ability to understand, interpret and implement similar details a pius
- Assists in the creation and maintenance of job tracking systems
- Assist in the creation of new Design Proposals, Construction proposals and Construction estimates
- Assist in the management of miscellaneous duties/responsibilities as assigned by Creative Director and Director of Operations
- While not absolutely necessary, hands-on building experience is strongly recommended for any candidate interested in applying for this position
Qualifications + Skills:
- Degree from an accredited Bachelors or Masters program in Architecture
- Three to five years of experience working as an architecture
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
- Ambition to consistently develop portfolio projects within the constraints of time and budget
- We are interested in working with self motivated individuals with ideas of efficient production with a resolution based problem solving skill set
- Team player in company culture with potential leadership qualities
- Comfortable in situations of high stress
- Understanding the processes required for a visual concept to be a successful project including areas of schematic design,
construction documents, construction administration, sub contractor management client services and deadline based key performance indicators
- Working knowledge of CAD file structure and organization
- Design Consultant management and coordination experience is a must (Structural, Plumbing, Electrical and Code Consultants
Applicant must provide:
- Description of job related experience in response email
- Portfolio
- Resume in PDF format, 81/2 x 11"
- 3 Reference, 1 personal, 2 professional