Landscape Designer
Narratives is a planning firm, specializing in impact assessment, community engagement, and conflict transformation. We are driven by applying tested ideas, exploring innovative techniques, trying new research designs, and constantly pushing our standards in impact assessment practice. For more information, please visit www.narrativesinc.com or https://www.linkedin.com/company/narratives-inc/.
Narratives is currently seeking candidates for our Landscape Designer position to bring our stories to life. The position will be full-time, one-year term with the intention of transitioning to a permanent full-time position
Responsibilities
- Prepare presentation materials, including sketches, renderings, and visualizations for reports and engagement sessions.
- Develop compelling design concepts based on client needs and budget.
- Collaborate with various departments, lending your expertise in planning and design to contribute to the development of mapping, signage, master planning, community planning, active transportation, site inventory, and analysis.
- Actively participate in site visits, engagements, and charettes, fostering a hands-on approach to gather insights and feedback.
- Support detailed design development and technical drafting in AutoCAD, including site plans, layout development, construction details, and design documentation.
- Work closely alongside the Senior Landscape Designer to identify meaningful and sensitive design approaches.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in landscape architecture, urban design, or a related field / equivalent experience.
- Strong attention to visual detail.
- Proficient in Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD), AutoCAD and SketchUp.
- Adaptable, versatile, willing to learn and explore.
- Knows how to communicate sensitively with a wide variety of audiences.
- Able to develop design solutions while following style guides, and creative art direction.
- Hold a valid drivers’ license.
What’s in it for you?
- Flexible work hours, including the option to work remotely when possible.
- Dedicated professional development funds.
- Welcome back bonus for new parents plus a monthly childcare stipend for the first year of return.
- 12 Paid Wellness days per year
- Health Benefit Plan and RSP matching (at 2%) effective first day of work.
- 14 Vacation days per year
- Transportation and phone stipend.
- Mental health supports
Salary Range: $ 52,000 – $ 67,000
Narratives encourages candidates to apply even if you feel you don’t match all the qualifications. We are open to discussions about salary should you feel your experience exceeds this range.
Application Guidelines
Please submit a cover letter, a resume, and a portfolio with samples of your work. Please submit these to [email protected].
Pay: $52,000.00-$67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- RRSP match
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB R3B 0S3
