Entry-Level Landscape Designer (1-3 years)

SWA; Sausalito (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SWA in Sausalito is looking for talented design-oriented candidates for a full-time in-person position. You will engage in a variety of projects focused on resilience and cultural diversity. Ideal candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in landscape architecture or related fields and strong skills in graphics and 3D modeling.

Your role will include producing design communication graphics, creating 3D models, and assisting in crafting design elements. Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude are essential for this collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years professional experience in a design office.
• Strong design skills and attention to detail.
• Technical understanding of landscape architecture elements.

Responsibilities

• Produce design communication graphics.
• Create 3D models and renderings.
• Assist in developing design elements and construction drawings.

Skills

Design skills

3D modeling and rendering

Strong graphics skills

Problem solving

Communication skills (written and verbal)

Education

Professional undergraduate or graduate degree in landscape architecture or related field

Job description

SWA Sausalito is seeking talented, design-oriented candidates with 1 to 3 years of professional experience in landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, or planning fields, and a passion for graphic representation. If selected to join our studio, you will work as part of a team on a variety of project types and scales – some local, others international – all demanding engagement with the topics of resilience, cultural diversity, and designed ecologies. Our goal is to give you the resources you need to grow your design, technical, and communication skills to become an invaluable member of our talented team. We expect that you will bring a sense of curiosity, creativity, and innovative thinking paired with a willingness to “jump in” and be an enthusiastic participant in developing technical documents and communicating complex design ideas. Computer graphic fluency required for this position includes: 3D modeling and rendering, illustrative graphics development, analytical diagramming, presentation formatting and graphic layout. Demonstrated experience with technical documentation, as well as verbal and written communications skills are essential.

This is a full-time in-person position in the Sausalito studio with no remote option.

Key Tasks Associated With This Position Include

• Design communication graphics production
• 3D modeling
• Plan and perspective rendering
• Assisting in the development of crafted design elements, planting design and the preparation of construction drawings
• Attending and participating in meetings
• Work with senior designers on a collaborative team

Requirements

• A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture or related field.

The Ideal Candidate Has

• 1-3 years professional experience in a design office
• Strong design skills
• Strong graphics and 3D modeling skills
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking skills, analysis
• Attention to detail and organization
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Effective time management skills
• Self‑motivated & able to take initiative
• Ability to take direction and work within a team
• Positive attitude
• Sense of accountability
• Technical understanding of landscape architecture site development elements
• Basic knowledge of plant materials

Candidates should upload/include a resume, cover letter, and portfolio to be considered. No phone calls please.