Junior Landscape Designer

Archinect; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Landscape Designer to join their dynamic team in Los Angeles. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates or those early in their careers to grow and develop their skills. You will collaborate with experienced designers, assisting in the creation of innovative landscape designs and drafting essential documents. The firm values creativity, teamwork, and a sense of humor, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about landscape architecture. If you're eager to contribute to meaningful projects and work in a supportive team atmosphere, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Coverage

401K Retirement

Paid PTO

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in an office environment.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in taking projects from concept to completion with the Design Team.
• Develop design concepts and draft construction documents using AutoCAD.

Skills

Landscape Architecture Design Principles

Construction Methods

Sustainable Practices

Communication Skills

Graphic Communication Skills

Creative Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture

Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture

Related Field Experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Microsoft Office Suite

Rhino

Lumion

Job description

Johnston Vidal Projects has an immediate opening for a Junior Landscape Designer.

The Designer will work with our Design Team to assist in taking our projects from concept to completion. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is at the start of growing their career. Reporting to the Managing Partners and Lead Designers, responsibilities include developing design concepts, drafting construction/permit documents and details in AutoCAD, creating 3D renderings to convey design intent, and researching building code and other permitting requirements.

Qualified Applicants Must Demonstrate

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Urban Design, or a related field, or a combination of relevant education and professional experience.
• At least 2-4 years of experience in a related role in an office environment.
• Ability to multi-task and self-motivate.
• In-depth knowledge of landscape architecture design principles, construction methods, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software, such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office Suite. Rhino and Lumion a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong graphic communication skills, including sketching, rendering, and proficiency in digital media and software. Creative problem-solving and technical design abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, a sense of humor required!
• Must be permanently permitted to work in the United States.

Location

• Based in Los Angeles
• Studio in Atwater Village
• Onsite/field time with some occasional travel

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate upon experience.
• Health coverage, 401K retirement, and stipends once eligibility begins.
• Paid PTO: sick/vacation time.
• Paid holidays.

About Johnston Vidal

Johnston Vidal Projects is a craft-oriented pool & landscape design-build firm that believes that beautiful and important projects are best created through open dialogue, intense organization, deep technical understanding, and old-fashioned honesty. We primarily work with homeowners and take great pride in helping to make their dreams come true. We are problem solvers, always up to the challenge of a site, enjoying the collaborative process and the company of our entire team throughout.

PORTFOLIO & RESUME SUBMITTAL

Please submit a PDF of a cover letter, resume with references, and include up to 10 pages of a graphic portfolio (10 MB total message size).