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.