Entry-Level Landscape Architect/Designer

Hitchcock Design Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning landscape architecture firm is seeking a passionate entry-level landscape architect/designer. This role offers a unique opportunity to transform outdoor spaces and improve communities through innovative design. You'll work closely with experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience in generating ideas, producing sketches, and collaborating with clients. The firm values creativity, inclusivity, and work-life balance, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. With a commitment to sustainable design, you'll be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the communities they serve. Join this dynamic team and ignite your career in landscape architecture!

Benefits

Flexible/Hybrid Work Environment

Generous Time Off

Retirement Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Dental Insurance

Family-Friendly Leave

Professional Memberships

Bonus Opportunities

Growth and Learning

Mentorship and Development

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or entry-level landscape designer with a passion for design.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, eager to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Generate innovative ideas and produce detailed sketches and renderings.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to bring projects to life.

Skills

Creativity and Design

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management

Eagerness to Learn

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

LandFX

Revit

GIS

Lumion

3DS Max

Job description

Entry-Level Landscape Architect/Designer

Note: This position is contingent upon the availability of work based on the company's contractual backlog. Although we are accepting applications, we are not currently conducting an interview process. Please do not reach out to any members of our team to follow up on your application. If and when we decide to hire for this position, we'll review candidates at that time.

About Us

At Hitchcock Design Group, we are passionate about transforming spaces and enriching lives through imagination, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainable design. As an award-winning landscape architecture and planning firm, our mission is to improve communities by creating innovative outdoor spaces where people live, work, and play. Every project we undertake blends creativity with sustainability, crafting environments that are memorable, functional, and environmentally responsible.

Careers at Hitchcock Design Group

Ready to ignite your career in landscape architecture and planning? At Hitchcock, we believe in more than just great design; we invest in our people. Here, you’ll enjoy top-of-market compensation and benefits, personalized mentorship from Principal-level leaders, and access to our in-house education programs to fuel your growth. Our team thrives on design excellence, inclusivity, and balance, creating a culture where every voice matters and every contribution counts. We empower you to pursue projects that match your skills and passions while providing the tools and support to advance your career. Join Hitchcock, where you’ll be part of a team that champions your success and drives meaningful change in communities nationwide.

The Position

We’re seeking a recent graduate or entry-level landscape designer who is passionate about the profession and eager to grow. In this role, you’ll work closely with our team to generate innovative ideas, produce detailed sketches and renderings, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to bring projects to life. You’ll gain hands-on experience while also developing problem-solving skills and learning about efficient production techniques. If you align with our core values of Design Excellence, Collaboration Equity, and Life Balance, and possess strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills, we’d love to hear from you. Basic knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD is required, and experience with additional design tools like LandFX, Revit, and SketchUp is a plus.

Skills you need to be able to do this job:

• Alignment with Hitchcock Design Group’s Core Values: Design Excellence, Collaboration Equity, Life Balance
• Passion for creativity and design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to clearly convey design concepts and project details with guidance from senior staff
• Eagerness to learn and stay updated with industry trends and technologies, enthusiasm for the profession, and a commitment to professional growth
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork ability
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Strong presentation and listening skills
• Basic knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite
• Experience with LandFX, Revit, GIS, SketchUp, Lumion, and 3DS Max is a plus

Job Duties:

• Participate in generation of ideas
• Utilize AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Modeling, and Hand Drawing to produce sketches, drawings, and renderings to communicate the team’s ideas
• Collaborate with clients, team members, and stakeholders to understand and interpret project requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment with project goals
• Generate construction documentation packages including layout, grading and drainage, planting, detailing, and product specifications
• Review and edit your work for completeness and accuracy and make changes based on redlines from others
• Participate, as directed, in project meetings with clients, design team, and/or contractors by listening, asking questions, taking notes, and communicating as appropriate
• Become an integrated part of the team with the collective goal of producing designs and documents that meet or exceed the expectations set by our clients
• Due to the hands-on nature of this position, you will have the opportunity to learn various production skills that Project Managers might not engage with daily. We expect you to communicate those back to your team. In doing so, you will develop problem-solving skills, develop more efficient ways to streamline tasks, and become resilient to challenges that arise during project execution.

What We Offer:

• Flexible/Hybrid Work Environment: Choose the work location that best fits your needs. We prioritize work-life balance.
• Generous Time Off: 15 days of paid time off annually, plus 8 holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Retirement Benefits: Self-directed 401(k) with a 4% employer contribution, no match required
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% employer-paid health insurance, including an employee assistance program, discount vision plan, and $50,000 in group life insurance
• Dental Insurance: Fully covered dental plans to keep your smile healthy
• Family-Friendly Leave: Short-term disability insurance, also applicable as maternity leave, and an extra week of PTO for paternity leave
• Professional Memberships: Coverage for association dues, including ASLA, APA, and others, for active participants
• Bonus Opportunities: Performance bonuses, year-end profit sharing, signing bonuses, anniversary gifts, and more at the employer's discretion
• Growth and Learning: Access to continuing education classes, conferences, and seminars as approved, plus internal learning and growth opportunities
• Mentorship and Development: A personalized growth plan and mentorship program tailored to your career path
• Team Connection: Engage with colleagues through fun events like design charrettes, office Olympics, happy hours, game nights, picnics, team sports, and philanthropic activities

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hitchcock Design Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Visa Sponsorship Disclaimer:
Hitchcock Design Group's resources to support current and future U.S. employment visas, including H1B, are currently at capacity. As such, we are unable to move forward with candidates requiring visa sponsorship for this position.

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