Detail Overview of Responsibilities:
1. Effectively uncover client needs and provide compelling solutions
Maintain effective use of design questionnaire
Meet with client to understand objectives, needs, wants and wishes.
Communicate with highly effective questions and problem-solving skills.
Provide alternate solutions where required, and be open to client preferences.
Maintain the use of practical, buildable solutions.
Periodically assist with the sale of final project
2. Thoroughly perform site inventories.
Visit site to measure existing buildings, features, grades and elevations, and other critical dimensions.
Accurately identify all existing plant material.
Utilize lot plans, surveys, and interactive online mapping resources to collect additional property information.
Demonstrate strong understanding of building regulations, code and bylaws, Conservation Authority regulations and MNR restrictions.
Prepare base plans with all relevant information.
3. Efficiently create uniquely desirable, artistic and inspirational landscape designs.
Demonstrate a natural ability to hand sketch conceptual plans and hand renderings
Produce artistic, creative, and attractive designs with appropriate layout and flow.
Consider highly value engineered solutions, practical in nature where required.
Demonstrate strong time management and production efficiency throughout creative process.
Confidently utilize all required technology and software to prepare final landscape drawings.
Effectively produce 3d renderings of construction details by hand or computer, as required.
Demonstrate a high level of diversity and flexibility in design style.
Show a natural interest in connecting living spaces within a rugged environment, using a variety of materials, textures, features and layout styles.
4. Accurately prepare construction drawings and takeoffs
Prepare compelling conceptual plans for budget, including alternate solutions.