Development Services - Landscape Designer II

GreenbergFarrow (GF); Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness support

Professional development opportunities

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Flexible schedules and paid time off

Job summary

A leading landscape architecture firm in Newport Beach seeks a Landscape Designer II to support project planning, design, and delivery. The candidate will manage project components while working collaboratively within a team. Key skills include proficiency in AutoCAD, strong communication abilities, and experience in landscape architecture. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including health support, professional development opportunities, and work-life integration benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a professional landscape architecture or design office.
• Actively pursuing licensure or planning to begin licensure path.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and delivery of landscape architecture projects.
• Prepare construction documents and project deliverables.
• Assist in coordinating project tasks and schedules.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Working knowledge of Revit

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite

Familiarity with 3D modeling and rendering software

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong problem-solving abilities

Organizational and time-management skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

3D Studio

Job description

General Summary

The Landscape Designer II works under the direction of a Project Manager to support the planning, design, and delivery of landscape architecture projects from design development through construction administration. This role performs a broad range of technical, design, and coordination tasks and may independently manage defined project components or smaller projects while contributing to larger, multidisciplinary efforts. Responsibilities may overlap with those of a Project Manager but are limited in scope, authority, and project complexity.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities. May provide technical guidance and informal mentoring to junior staff as assigned.

Project Design & Technical Production

• Participate in all phases of landscape architecture projects, including schematic design, design development, construction documentation, bidding, and construction administration.
• Prepare construction documents, including planting plans, hardscape plans, details, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Develop reports, studies, cost estimates, and permit submittal packages as required.
• Contribute to master planning and detailed design efforts as both a project contributor and, when appropriate, task-level project lead.
• Prepare and review project deliverables such as drawings, renderings, specifications, reports, and cost estimates for accuracy and quality.

Project Coordination & Client Support

• Assist the Project Manager in coordinating project tasks, schedules, and deliverables.
• Help identify and understand client expectations related to quality, budget, and schedule.
• Maintain regular communication with the Project Manager regarding project progress, scope, budget, and schedule.
• Participate in client meetings, consultant coordination, and agency interactions as assigned.
• Maintain accurate project budgets and track expenditures for assigned tasks; proactively communicate potential issues or risks.

Construction Administration

• Support construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, preparing site observation reports, and coordinating with consultants and contractors.
• Maintain communication with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout construction to support successful project delivery.

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Work collaboratively within an interactive studio environment on multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide technical assistance and informal mentoring to junior staff, as appropriate.
• Stay current with industry standards, codes, regulations, and emerging design tools and technologies.

Business Development (as assigned)

• Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, graphic support, and participation in interviews or networking activities, as appropriate to experience level.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Proficiency in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit preferred.
• Experience with graphic and visualization tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Familiarity with 3D modeling and rendering software such as 3D Studio, Form‑Z, or similar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong graphic presentation skills, including hand sketching and digital rendering.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Effective organizational, time‑management, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrates professionalism through reliability, integrity, respect, accountability, and positive communication.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA, BSLA, or MLA).
• Actively pursuing licensure or planning to begin licensure path.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a professional landscape architecture or design office.

Benefits

• Health and wellness support including medical, dental, vision plans, HSA, disability, life, and wellness reimbursements.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement, mentorship, and leadership training.
• Ownership & prosperity through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) matching.
• Work‑life integration with flexible schedules, paid time off, half‑day Fridays, and paid parental leave.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, familial status, partnership status, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.