Consensus Planning Job Announcements

Graphic Designer

Consensus Planning is seeking a talented Graphic Designer/Marketing Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will closely collaborate with our planners, landscape architects, and project managers to create compelling visual materials that communicate planning and design concepts, proposals, and project outcomes to clients, stakeholders, and the general public. As a Marketing Assistant, the duties will include regular updates to the company’s website; creating and updating project webpages for specific projects; working with staff on creating, posting, and monitoring social media content.

Responsibilities:

Design and produce high-quality graphics, presentations, and visual materials, including but not limited to document layout, website updates, social media posts, maps, interpretive signage, community branding, and illustrations.
Work closely with the Management Team and planning and landscape design staff to understand project goals and objectives, ensuring that graphic design approaches meet the project objectives.
Translate complex data and technical information into clear and visually engaging graphics.
Support the development of project proposals, reports, and presentations.
Update the firm’s website through WordPress and create interactive project websites to assist in engaging and informing the public.
Maintain consistency in branding and visual quality/style across all materials.
Manage, post, and monitor social media sites (content may be developed by others).
Contribute to brainstorming sessions and provide creative input on design projects.

Requirements:

Proven experience (portfolio required) as a graphic designer, preferably in a related field such as architecture, urban planning, or landscape architecture.
Proficiency in graphic design software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), SketchUp, and/or other relevant software.
Proficiency in large document layout in Adobe InDesign.
Strong understanding and demonstrated expertise in graphic design principles, typography, color theory, and composition.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work under deadlines.

Schedule and Compensation:

This position can be either full- or part-time, depending on the applicant’s needs, and with flexible hours based on project needs. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and skill level.

Benefits of being on the Consensus Planning Team:

Opportunity to work with a passionate team dedicated to creating positive impact to the built environment and communities through design.
Flexible work schedule that accommodates work-life balance.
Potential for growth and professional development within the firm.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio showcasing relevant work samples to Jackie Fishman, fishman@consensusplanning.com and/or Jim Strozier, cp@consensusplanning.com. Please include “Graphic Designer Application – Consensus Planning” in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Consensus Planning is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

Landscape Architect

Consensus Planning is seeking an ambitious Landscape Architect to join our design team at our Downtown Albuquerque office. We are looking for an individual who can visualize building and leading an authentic landscape architectural practice that builds upon and grows the firm’s reputation of excellence in landscape design. The ideal candidate recognizes the complexity and joy of the profession of landscape architecture, has excellent technical skills, strives for design excellence, and enjoys business and professional development.

We are looking for enthusiastic folks with the following qualities:

Creative and critical thinker who enjoys approaching complex projects from many angles and helping our clients find implementable solutions.
Demonstrated strong graphic, verbal, and written communication skills.
Self-motivator who works independently while thriving in collaborative situations with a range of project teams.
Innovator who can provide leadership on sustainable and ecologically oriented approaches.
Ability to juggle and adjust to dynamic project priorities on multiple projects with sometimes competing or similar deadlines.
Desire to apply landscape architectural design solutions to solve problems and add value to the communities we serve.
Commitment to mentoring new landscape designers into the profession.
Dedicated to the profession, continuing education, and professional licensure.
Has an ambitious mind-set needed to challenge and grow the landscape architectural practice.
Appreciates the interface of related disciplines in the advancement of landscape architectural practice, and business opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree (preferred) in landscape architecture or related field.
5-7+ years of relevant experience in a landscape architectural firm or multi-disciplinary office environment.
Licensed Landscape Architect.
Expertise in the preparation of construction documents (knowledge of construction methods, plant materials, specifications, and irrigation design).
Experience in construction administration including responding to contractor inquiries in written and verbal form.
Experience managing projects including developing scopes of work, project schedules, budgets, and cost estimates at the planning, conceptual, schematic, and working drawing stages.
Experienced and confident communicating with Clients and diverse professional disciplines.
Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet internal and external project deadlines.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite (experience rendering in Sketchup and Lumion a plus).

Additional Skills and Experience (desired, but not required):

Ability to market, secure, and manage work from new and existing clients to help grow the landscape architecture practice within the firm.
Prepare and execute creative community engagement strategies. Lead user group and community workshops.
Experience in the development and verbal delivery of presentations.
Experience and knowledge of regulatory requirements for landscape plans.
Sustainable Sites or LEED accredited professional.
Active participation in community organizations such as ASLA, Think Trees, Land and Water Summit or other organizations that contribute to our profession and social well-being.
Spanish language skills.

Benefits of being on the Consensus Planning Team:

Benefits include a competitive salary; 401k plan and retirement/profit sharing plan; professional membership dues; professional development; generous PTO; paid holidays, and company paid health and dental insurance.

Please submit a letter of interest (with salary expectation), resume, digital portfolio of relevant design and work samples to Ken Romig at romig@consensusplanning.com.

Visit our website at www.consensusplanning.com for more information on the firm and our projects.

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Email Jackie Fishman at fishman@consensusplanning.com to learn more.