Kiser + Vogrin Design is Hiring!
Kiser + Vogrin Design (KVD) is currently seeking highly motivated landscape designers/architects with 2-4+ years’ experience to join our team.
Located in the thriving Nashville/Franklin, TN market, KVD is an award-winning landscape architecture, land planning and urban design firm recognized for its collaborative and team oriented professional culture with a commitment to innovative design, sustainability, and client satisfaction. Working for our firm offers the benefits of a smaller office with opportunities for professional growth while gaining experience in all aspects of the site planning and design process.
We are a fun and talented group who enjoy working (and playing) hard in a uniquely creative, open concept office space!
KVD’s diverse portfolio includes both public and private Clients with projects ranging in scope from planning to site-specific design and implementation. Our project types include mixed-use development, urban infill, large scale master planning, plazas, parks and greenways, commercial & campus planning, design guidelines, and residential design. Our current and forthcoming workload includes some of the coolest projects we’ve booked to date.
Kiser + Vogrin Design is affiliated with national and local organizations, including ASLA, The Civic Design Center, and ULI.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a superior level of design skill, creativity and a passion for continued learning and professional growth. Candidates must be detail-oriented, efficient, and adaptable to changing deadlines and priorities. A pleasant, agreeable personality and the ability to work collaboratively within a project team are prerequisite…and you must like dogs.
To join KVD, you should have:
· 2-4+ years of experience (internships considered based on experience and project exposure)
· A strong work ethic and a desire to learn new skills in support of a growing planning and design practice
· Strong proficiency with CAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required
· Strong hand graphics, specifically at the conceptual level…yes, we still design by hand
· Strong oral, written and graphic communication skills…you will interact with our Clients and team consultants
· Excellent time-management and organizational skills
· Ability to self-edit work and command a high level of accuracy
· A collaborative and professional work ethic
· Professional licensure not required
As a Landscape Designer on the KVD team you will:
· Prepare planning and site design that aligns with KVD’s commitment to innovative design
· Prepare designs and deliverables within project budgets and goals
· Prepare entitlement applications and related illustrative and technical graphics
· Prepare plan documents, including details, sections, elevations, and schedules
· Learn and apply local codes and standards
· Utilize your skills in design application software
· Perform site analysis, including surveys of existing conditions, field measurements and site inspections
· Collaborate with fellow KVD team members
· Coordinate with all Team Members – colleagues, sub-consultants, vendors, stakeholders
Compensation & Benefits:
Annual Base Salary: Dependent on experience, certifications, portfolio, and references
Medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) plus company match
Competitive paid time off (PTO)
Flextime
Continuing Education Benefits
How to Apply:
Qualified and interested candidates should email Gary@kiservogrin.com. Please include a cover letter explaining why our studio interests you, your resume, salary requirements, and a compact, representative sample of your recent work (no larger than 4MB). Applications without a cover letter and portfolio/work sample will not be considered. You may also include a link to a single PDF file larger than 4MB via Dropbox or an equivalent platform.
Learn more about us at www.kiservogrin.com
*Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and KVD will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
*We are currently not accepting applications via third-party recruiting services and request that applicants contact us directly if qualified and interested in the position.