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Job Overview

We are looking to hire talented, creative, dynamic, and experienced Landscape Architects to join our new Cracknell Europe Studio, located in Lugano, Switzerland.

This is a design focused role. The ideal candidates will have a portfolio that demonstrates creative design flair.

The role will involve 3D digital design development and given the company’s design process, possessing experience and a keen willingness to progress quickly in Rhino and Sketchup is essential.

Primary Activities

• Work closely with senior designers to develop the design from concept to schematic, and detail design development for the allocated project(s).
• Develop the design and presentation materials by sketching and 3D modelling to Cracknell expected standards and in line with our clients’ requirements and satisfaction.
• Coordinate with the graphics artists team on the production of CGI presentation materials for the allocated project(s).
• Have a good understanding to effectively develop the project details and work closely with the BIM and CAD team for detailed design works and technical drawings.
• Coordinate the internal design process, and documentation by interacting with other disciplines, e.g., Architects, Graphic Artists, Designers, Engineers, Lighting designers and Horticulturists, etc.

Technical Competencies

• Apply professional knowledge and experience to design landscape architecture projects of varying levels of complexity.
• Use professional knowledge combined with artistic and creative abilities to create functional, sustainable and manageable landscape designs.
• Develop technical communication including technical drawings and documentation, specifications, reports, proposals, contracts and tender documents.
• A high proficiency in software skills including use of AutoCAD, 3D modelling, Lumion, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Understanding and experience in using BIM related technologies (such as REVIT) in Landscape Architecture would be a significant advantage. 

Position Requirements:

• University Degree – Bachelors – in landscape architecture or architecture
• CMLI or equivalent (preferred)
• Minimum 3 years work experience on sizeable landscape design projects
• High proficiency in spoken and written English (required) and Italian (preferred). Other languages skills will be an advantage.
• Have the rights to live and work within the Schengen Area