Landscape Designer/Urban Designer Intern

Description

Hawkins Partners, Inc. seeks a passionate and creative intern to join our award-winning team of designers and planners. For over 35 years, we have been at the forefront of urban landscape design, dedicated to connecting people to community through innovative and sustainable solutions. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a candidate to help us continue to push the boundaries of urban design and create lasting impact in rapidly evolving cities.

At Hawkins Partners, we believe in nurturing talent and providing growth opportunities. As an entry-level landscape architect, you will work on inspiring projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to shaping vibrant urban environments across the Midwest and Southeast.

Nashville is our backyard, and we take pride in advocating and designing thoughtful places and spaces that have contributed to its growth over the past thirty-five years. Nashville offers a high quality of life and low tax environment (i.e., no state income tax). Within minutes to an hour drive, you can experience a wide range of exceptional outdoor environments for hiking, fly fishing, kayaking, and other outdoor activities. Nashville also offers an ever-growing urban experience with a high-quality walkable environment, entertainment and restaurants.

If you're excited about the power of landscape architecture to transform cities and enhance human experiences, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to create inspiring, meaningful spaces that make a real difference in people’s lives and positively impact the communities where we work.

JOB SUMMARY

As an Intern at Hawkins Partners, you will participate in the design and execution of landscape architectural projects. You will work alongside experienced professionals and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to contribute to innovative, sustainable solutions for complex urban environments.

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development of urban landscape projects from concept through construction documentation
• Contribute to design concepts, including creating sketches, 3D models, and presentation materials under supervision
• Support the development of planting plans and material selections
• Assist in the preparation of project reports, presentations, and other client deliverables
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, and urban planners
• Assist in construction administration duties, including site visits
• Conduct research on current trends, materials, and best practices in landscape architecture to support project work

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in a Landscape Architecture or Urban Design accredited program
• Strong design skills and ability to communicate design ideas through hand sketches and digital media
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or willingness to learn Vectorworks 
• Experience with 3D modeling software such as SketchUp, Rhino, or Revit
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and InDesign
• Basic understanding of landscape construction materials and methods
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with or interest in learning parametric design tools such as Grasshopper
• Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, particularly Revit
• Experience in computational analysis for data-informed decision making
• Has a willingness to learn new software and understand potential application to enhance our office's services.
• Experience working with the application of AI platforms to landscape architecture.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early professional to gain experience in landscape architecture while developing the expertise needed to grow within the field. If you are interested in joining our team, please apply. Please do not mail hard copies or send links to portfolio websites.