Designer

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.

Position Overview

The Designer II will interface with project design teams and develop and advance projects in all phases of the design process.  They will work on a variety of exciting projects serving some of our key market sectors including residential, commercial, institutional, municipal, parks & recreation and urban design. Compared to a Designer I, a Designer II will demonstrate more design aptitude and be able to tackle more progressively complex tasks. They may also have some client and municipality interaction. 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare landscape design concepts, plans, and drawings for various projects, including parks, commercial developments, residential communities, and public spaces
• Prepare accurate CAD drawings and construction documents ensuring all materials meet industry standards and project requirements
• Demonstrate proficient graphic communication skills necessary to communicate design concepts, contribute to the ‘visioning’ process, and document the progression of a design
• Conduct site analyses, including measurements, observations, and assessments of existing conditions to inform design decisions
• Utilize design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite) to create visual representations of landscape designs and prepare presentation materials
• Develop plant schedules, details, and specifications to ensure alignment with project design goals, environmental considerations, and aesthetic requirements, including McAdams CAD and other standards
• Review project deliverables for accuracy and quality, ensuring that all designs meet firm standards and regulatory requirements
• Assist senior design staff and project managers to develop project proposals, presentations, and design reports
• Coordinate with other disciplines (e.g., civil engineering, etc) to ensure integrated project delivery
• Enhanced participation in design charrettes and brainstorming sessions to generate creative ideas and solutions
• Enhanced participation in client meetings and site visits (as needed) to gather feedback and ensure alignment with project goals
• Present preliminary design solutions to clients and maintain open lines of communication with clients, outside professionals, and municipal agencies to facilitate smooth project progress
• Research and stay updated on industry trends, materials, plants, and sustainable design practices