Landscape Designer

Bethany Rydmark :: Landscapes

Company Description: Bethany Rydmark :: Landscapes is a values centered landscape architecture studio nurturing the soul of the soil through rootedness, curiosity, sincerity, and vision. Our work includes estates, rural properties, and jewel box city gardens. We aim to do good work for good people, for the beauty of the earth and the good of the planet. Named ASLA Oregon’s Outstanding Firm of the Year, we are honored to be recognized for excellence in design, stewardship, and contribution to our profession.

Company Vision/Purpose Statement: We Design from Deep Roots. We seek to understand the past and present to impact the future. We support personal and societal growth through curiosity, journey, exploration, and transformation. We nurture trust and form connections to promote honest, secure, collaborative relationships in an interconnected world as we shape thoughtful, habitable spaces.

Role Description: Bethany Rydmark :: Landscapes is looking to add a highly collaborative Full-time Landscape Designer with 3-6 years of experience to our growing tight-knit team. We are seeking someone with a heartfelt connection to the practice of landscape architecture and garden design in alignment with our vision and purpose. Primary tasks include document preparation and collaborative teamwork. You will collaborate with internal and external team members and foster a culture of excellence and creative problem solving. This position asks for flexibility and adaptation to serve clients through internal and external communication, supporting concept design development, and assisting in construction documentation, bid coordination, and contractor communication. Detailed drawings should be approached with critical thinking to ensure project success.

Role Purpose: Your role shapes the future of the studio; join us to nurture our landscape architecture practice as we evolve and grow.

Role Location: Must be located in or near Portland, Oregon. We overlap in office 3-4 days a week on average. We are flexible with partial hybrid hours but find our best work is done when we are able to easily collaborate in person.

Compensation: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Starting annualized full-time pay and benefits package ranging from $60-80K ($29-39 per hour). BRL offers health, vision, and dental coverage, PTO, holidays, retirement, generosity stipend, and personalized educational opportunities.
Reduced-hour positions tailored for choice candidates.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

  • A Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a professional design studio

  • Proven experience documenting and detailing projects from concept to completion

  • Experience with Autocad, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Bluebeam, Dropbox, and Sketch Up

  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills

  • High emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, intuition, and practice using discretion and professionalism when interacting with clients

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • PNW Plant knowledge and passion for native ecosystems

  • Valid drivers license and use of personal vehicle and phone is required

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist project manager in design, drawing production, and quality assurance of studio design work

  • Help sustain project momentum, delivery dates, and performance targets

  • Provide client and sub-contractor support - email, phone, and in-person meetings

  • Perform site analysis and site measuring

  • Product and plant research and sourcing

  • Assemble and review bids

  • Create robust planting plans with assistance

  • Maintain and assist in improving existing company processes and systems

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

  • Coachable attitude and welcoming of additional training and feedback

  • Highly conscientious, prompt, and reliable

  • Commitment to personal and professional growth and development

  • Commitment to detail and accuracy

  • Excellent writing skills, tight grammar

  • Not afraid to ask for help when needed

  • Ability to hold themselves accountable

  • Big picture thinking and attunement to the surrounding world

DESIRED SKILLS

  • Twist (team communication)

  • Notion (studio knowledge base)

  • FreshBooks (time tracking)

  • Hand sketching

  • Spanish language

To apply: Please email a single PDF with your cover letter, resume, and portfolio (10 MB maximum file size) to admin@brlandscapes.com. P.S. We appreciate thoughtful details—please mention your favorite evergreen shrub in your email postscript.