ASPIRATIONS
CMG aspires to develop leaders at all levels of experience and within all aspects of the practice. We believe strengthening our culture by supporting the pursuit of innovation and learning is important towards realizing this goal. We hope to attract passionate people who are visionary in seeking and creating opportunities to help grow and improve the ongoing project that is CMG. We value team members with integrity, honesty, and respect who are committed to creating a safe environment for everyone to do their best work. As a living company, these aspirations are fundamental to how we evolve and stay nimble build together.
We are driven by a social-ecological mission to positively impact communities and the planet. If you are interested in joining the conversation or learning more about how we do this, please apply for one of our open positions.
THE POSITION: DESIGNER
Designers are foundational to creating CMG’s design exploration and communication. We are seeking an energetic and passionate designer who will:
- Utilize excellent graphic, design, and problem-solving skills to produce presentations, design studies, and project documentation through multiple phases and project types.
- Explore conceptual ideas and dive into technical details from schematic design through construction documentation.
- Investigate topics like participatory design, ecological analysis, adaptation or other subjects pertinent to our projects and profession.
- Be motivated to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues both within CMG and with our project partners.
- Take an active role building workplace culture, and institutional knowledge through sharing of ideas and information
EXPERIENCE + SKILLS
You love exploring the possibilities of the built environment and are hungry for what comes next – taking things in and starting to glean what it means to bring an idea to life. You bring the following experience and skills with you:
- A degree in landscape architecture, architecture, or a related field.
- Approximately 0-5 years professional experience practicing landscape architecture or architecture.
- Experience in developing design communication and documentation.
- Ability to manage digital design tools and workflows. Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up, Rhino.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and/or GIS strongly preferred.
- Located in the San Francisco Bay Area region with ability to work in our studio on a weekly basis.
PERSONAL APPROACH
- You take initiative and responsibility for accuracy in your work, manage yourself with humility, and are willing to ask for help when needed.
- Self-direction – you enjoy taking on independent initiatives and diving into design studies, graphics, and documentation.
- You have excellent communication and organizational skills and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please upload the following materials in one single PDF. Links will not be considered.
- Cover letter - no more than 500 words
- Resume
- Portfolio of design work - include clear descriptions of your role and responsibilities on each project
- References – at least two.
- Submit a single PDF combining all the materials above. 15MB maximum.
- Links will not be considered.
ASPIRATIONS
CMG aspires to develop leaders at all levels of experience and within all aspects of the practice. We believe strengthening our culture by supporting the pursuit of innovation and learning is important towards realizing this goal. We hope to attract passionate people who are visionary in seeking and creating opportunities to help grow and improve the ongoing project that is CMG. We value team members with integrity, honesty, and respect who are committed to creating a safe environment for everyone to do their best work. As a living company, these aspirations are fundamental to how we evolve and stay nimble build together.
We are driven by a social-ecological mission to positively impact communities and the planet. If you are interested in joining the conversation or learning more about how we do this, please apply for one of our open positions.
THE POSITION: TECHNICAL DESIGN LEADER
Technical Design Leaders play a critical role in orchestrating the realization of CMG’s mission and design ideas within the built environment. We are seeking a versatile leader with a passion for technical design and construction observation.
Project Roles: This position will include leadership of technical design, documentation, and QA/QC of complex projects at a range of scales. You will also lead construction observation, from bid review to final completion.
Leadership: You will help expand project documentation standards and provide high-level guidance of technical project development across the practice by collaborating with others in CMG's internal Construction Resource team. The split between technical design leadership, QA/QC, and construction observation will vary over time based on practice and project needs.
EXPERIENCE + SKILLS
You love design and figuring out how to make things. Constructability and collaboration drive your approach to project work. You bring the following experience and skills with you:
- A degree in landscape architecture, architecture, construction management or a related field.
- Licensure in landscape architecture is strongly encouraged, but not required.
- Approximately 8+ years professional experience practicing landscape architecture.
- Technical design leadership of complex projects similar in scope and scale to CMG’s portfolio.
- Leading and coordinating project documentation, QA/QC, and construction observation, with a rounded approach encompassing landscape systems, code, constructability, and cost analysis.
- Leading and teaching teams to integrate constructability issues and best practices into workflows.
- Working with regulatory agencies to plan and permit projects.
- Overall project planning including fee management, work plans, and team leadership preferred.
- Located in the San Francisco Bay Area region with ability to travel as required to oversee projects.
PERSONAL APPROACH
- You take initiative and responsibility for your work, manage yourself with humility, and are willing to ask for help when needed.
- You are equally attentive to big picture project planning as you are to the details
- You celebrate the input of others and know dialogue is critical to design rigor both in the studio and the field.
- You have excellent communication and organizational skills.
- You recognize the importance of learning and mentorship and are inspired to share your experience and knowledge.
- You are nimble at realizing project goals while gracefully negotiating relationships.
HOW TO APPLY
CMG Landscape Architecture is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate difference. We are committed to maintaining a high level of design and quality of life within our firm to attract and retain a wide array of employees whose diverse perspectives will be reflective of the world at large.
To be considered for a position, please upload the following materials in one single PDF at following links.
- Cover letter – no more than 500 words.
- Resume.
- Portfolio of design work – include clear descriptions of your role and responsibilities on each project.
- References – at least two.
- Submit a single PDF combining all the materials above. 15MB maximum.
- Links will not be considered.