Garden Landscape Intern

BE SICILIAMIA: Make Our Moments, Your Moments At SICILIAMIA, we and our customers are united by a positive, dedicated approach to life, grounded in shared values and common outlook.
As an international start-up, together, we embrace a lifestyle of purpose, connection, and the pursuit of meaningful experiences.
Our choices are made with care and integrity, reflecting a commitment to doing things right.
It's more than just a brand; it's a way of life that celebrates authenticity, thoughtful living, and a drive to explore and grow.
In this journey, we and our community share the SICILIAMIA lifestyle — rooted in values, driven by experience.
Position Overview We are looking for a young talent who wants to show the skills and knowledge acquired at university and bring them into the real world.  You will assist the company in matters of drawings, 3D modelling, rendering, etc.  You will be working at our on-site office, on the beautiful island of Sicily, for 3-6 months (full time: 40 hours per week), with a possibility to extend.
This is a great opportunity if you are eager to work independently and efficiently, as well as challenge yourself and put knowledge into practice to realise the exciting projects of Siciliamia.  We are looking for a landscape architect who has creative ideas, knowledge of materials and landscape styles used traditionally around the areas of Sicily, as well as rules and regulations of building in Italy.
Whilst achieving the design goals of Siciliamia, we encourage freedom in the growth and expression of unique ideas
The internship is onsite in Ragusa starts in January/February 2025.
Requirements Skills • Clear and effective communication skills in English (written and verbal).
•  Passionate about research, materials and architecture.
• Eager to support us with his/her ideas to improve our efficiency.
• Independent and organized worker.
• Sense of achievement and personal improvement.
• Eager to put into practice the acquired knowledge.
• Problem-solver, quick learner.
• Willing to work in a startup.
• Good analytical skills, clearly communicate through sketching, digital imaging to enhance/manipulate design concepts •  Must know Computer-Aided-Drawing (AutoCAD), and 3D design modelling Tools (SketchUp, Rhino, etc).
Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field • A Master's Degree is a plus • Ability to be proactive and work independently to drive projects to completion.
• Be ready to pick up this project, own it and champion it
• Resourceful with a startup mentality; ability to come up with creative solutions when confronted with challenges.
• Agile mindset and can-do attitude.
What you'll be responsible for: •  Analysing/elaborating drawings of properties.
•  Researching materials and proposing new solutions for the projects.
• Assisting the company in improving and optimising the efficiency of the properties as well as materials to be used.
• Helping with the implementation of green energies.
• Giving ideas and feedback related to interior design.
• Doing research and assisting in possible requirements and permissions.
Benefits What we offer: • Perfect opportunity for your career development.
• Freedom for your creative spirit.
• A truly international, English-speaking team.
• Implementation and improvement of your skills with  constructive and professional feedback.
• Learn from the inside how a startup works.
• Great experience in your field.
• Learn in a challenging and friendly working environment.
• An opportunity to grow into a very important role.
As financial compensation, we participate in the Erasmus Internship Program.