Elite Landscape Designer — 3D Modeling & AutoCAD

Alderwood Landscaping; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k)

Job summary

Alderwood Landscaping in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Landscape Architect or experienced landscape designer to create stunning outdoor living spaces. Candidates should have expert-level skills in AutoCAD and strong experience in 3D modeling, along with a degree in Landscape Architecture preferred.

Join a committed team that has spent over 30 years transforming backyards with high-end, resort-style designs. The role comes with full benefits and compensation ranging from $60,000 to $90,000 per year based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years with a design-build landscape company preferred.
• Prior leadership experience or mentoring is a significant plus.
• Open to learning, iteration, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Landscape design drafting and development.
• Creating high-quality 3D models and renderings from drafted plans.
• Performing accurate take-offs and preliminary estimating.
• High-level design thinking and problem solving.
• Collaborating with supervisors and teammates.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong skills in take-offs, estimating and quantity verification

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Experience in landscape architectural design and horticulture

Strong experience in 3D modeling

Strong creativity, integrity, communication and problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture or similar

Tools

3D modeling software (Rhino, SketchUp, Lumion, D5)

Job description

Bellevue, WA — Full Time, In‑Office
Design dream backyards. Build stunning 3D worlds. Shape the Northwest.

Are you a Landscape Architect or an experienced landscape designer who loves both creative design and high‑fidelity 3D modeling? Do you want to work for the leading Landscape Architecture and Construction firm in the Pacific Northwest? If so, we want to meet you.

We’re looking for mid-level and advanced designers who thrive in AutoCAD, enjoy solving design problems, and can bring concepts to life through 3D modeling and rendering.

Skills & Preferred Requirements:

• Expert‑level proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong skills in take‑offs, estimating, and quantity verification.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in landscape architectural design and horticulture.
• Experience with permitting processes, submittals, or jurisdictional requirements is a plus.
• Degree in Landscape Architecture or similar preferred.
• 1–3+ years with a design‑build landscape company preferred.
• Strong experience in 3D modeling (Rhino, SketchUp, Lumion, D5, etc.).
• Prior leadership experience or mentoring is a significant plus.
• Strong creativity, integrity, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Open to learning, iteration, and professional growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Landscape design drafting and development.
• Creating high‑quality 3D models and renderings from drafted plans.
• Performing accurate take‑offs and preliminary estimating.
• High‑level design thinking and problem solving.
• Collaborating with supervisors and teammates while also working independently.
• Evolving responsibilities with increased accuracy, speed, and critical thinking.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $60,000 – $90,000/year DOE.
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401(k).

Who We Are:

Alderwood Landscaping has spent over 30 years designing and building high‑end, resort‑style outdoor living spaces across the Pacific Northwest. Our team of landscape architects, designers, and project managers transforms thousands of backyards into beautiful, functional outdoor environments that complement the natural beauty of the region. We are committed to being the best design‑build landscaping contractor in Washington. To learn more about us, please visit https://alderwoodlandscaping.com/.