Junior Landscape Designer

Job Details

Job Type: Full-Time Experience Level: 1–4 years Location: [Office Location / Hybrid]

We are a residential-focused landscape architecture and design-build studio. Our work is centered exclusively on private residential projects, from concept design through permit-ready construction documents and built work. As a design-build company, our design team coordinates closely with in-house estimators, operations staff, construction project managers, and field supervisors to ensure clear documentation, accurate pricing, and efficient execution. The studio operates in a fast-paced environment with defined schedules and deadlines.

We operate as a collaborative, fast-paced studio where designers are expected to contribute, learn quickly, and take ownership of their work.

The Junior Landscape Designer supports residential landscape projects in all phases of design and documentation. This role is studio-based and production-oriented, with direct involvement in AutoCAD drafting, 3D modeling, permit and coordination drawings, and pricing / construction sets. The ideal candidate has prior experience working in a landscape architecture or landscape design studio and understands the pace, standards, and accountability of a professional design environment.

Please submit resume and samples of your work in pdf (20 MB max) to

Reports to:

Principal / Project Manager / Senior Designer

• Assist with preparation of conceptual, schematic, and design development drawings for residential projects.
• Produce AutoCAD-based plans, details, and coordination drawings under direction of project lead.
• Develop permit submittal drawings and assist with jurisdictional coordination.
• Support preparation of pricing sets, quantity takeoffs, and construction documentation.
• Create Sketch Up models and presentation graphics; assist with renderings as needed.
• Coordinate design information with in-house estimators, operations staff, and construction project managers.
• Implement redlines and revisions accurately and efficiently within defined timelines.
• Maintain organized project files and adhere to studio standards.
• Communicate task status, questions, and constraints clearly and promptly to project leads and internal teams.
• Assist with site documentation, field measurements, and occasional site visits.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Prior experience (internship or professional) in a landscape architecture or landscape design studio.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Working proficiency in Sketch Up.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Demonstrate experience in producing permit, coordination, or construction drawings.
• Ability to work efficiently in a studio environment, manage time, and meet deadlines.

• Lumion (rendering experience appreciated but not required)
• Land F/X

• Understanding of residential landscape design, detailing, and documentation standards.
• Experience supporting pricing sets, coordination drawings, and construction packages.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced studio environment with multiple active projects.
• Strong coordination skills and timely communication with design, estimating, and construction teams.
• Ability to produce accurate, clean, and well-coordinated drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and ask questions when clarity is needed.

• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Proactive and receptive to feedback.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative studio environment.
• Curious, motivated, and eager to grow professionally.
• Professional demeanor with clients, consultants, and internal team members.

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to visit active construction sites and perform field observations.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs as needed.
• Reliable transportation for commuting and occasional site visits.

• 7 Paid Holidays
• 40 Paid Sick Days Leave
• Ac…