Job: Landscape Architect at Cracknell in Lugano, CH

We are looking to hire talented, creative, dynamic, and experienced Landscape Architects to join our new Cracknell Europe Office, 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