Landscape Architect / Landscape Designer

Thomas Young Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Thomas Young Group, a design studio known for refined outdoor spaces, seeks a Landscape Architect / Designer for projects across residential, hospitality, institutional, and urban environments. You will contribute from concept through construction, collaborating with design teams, consultants, and clients to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes hands-on project involvement, mentorship, and long-term growth within a studio that prioritizes design quality.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of professional experience in landscape architecture or related field.
• Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or similar discipline.
• Strong design, graphic and spatial communication skills.
• Experience with design development and construction documentation.
• Understanding of grading, site design and construction detailing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from early concept development through construction completion.
• Produce presentation materials, drawings, renderings, and technical documentation.
• Assist with grading studies, detailing, and material coordination.
• Support planting design and plant selection across a variety of project types.
• Participating in site visits, field observation, and construction phase services.
• Working closely with internal design teams, consultants, and clients throughout project delivery.
• Managing multiple project tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Contributing to projects across residential, hospitality, and urban outdoor environments.

Skills

Design skills

Graphic communication

Spatial design

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Rhino

Lumion

D5 Render

Job description

Landscape Architect / Landscape Designer

About the company:

This design studio is known for creating refined outdoor spaces across residential, hospitality, institutional, and urban projects throughout the U.S. and internationally. Their work brings together landscape, architecture, and ecology with a strong focus on how spaces look and function within their surroundings. The team stays involved from early concept design right through to construction, giving designers the chance to work closely across every stage of a project. It’s a studio with a strong focus on mentorship, design quality, and long term growth.

What you'll be doing:

Supporting projects from early concept development through construction completion

Producing presentation materials, drawings, renderings, and technical documentation

Assisting with grading studies, detailing, and material coordination

Supporting planting design and plant selection across a variety of project types

Participating in site visits, field observation, and construction phase services

Working closely with internal design teams, consultants, and clients throughout project delivery

Managing multiple project tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail

Contributing to projects across residential, hospitality, and urban outdoor environments

What we're looking for:

3-6 years of professional experience within landscape architecture, architecture, or a related design field

Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or a similar discipline

Strong design, graphic, and spatial communication skills

Experience with design development and construction documentation

Understanding of grading, site design, and construction detailing

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office

Strong organizational and communication skills

Interest in collaborative studio work and hands on project involvement

Experience in luxury residential, hospitality, rooftop, or institutional projects is a plus

Planting design knowledge or horticultural interest would be beneficial

Experience with Rhino, Lumion, D5, or other rendering software is advantageous

Professional licensure or progress toward registration is preferred

More reasons to apply:

Exposure to all stages of project delivery, from concept through construction

Collaborative studio environment with direct involvement from senior designers

Strong focus on mentorship and professional development

Variety of project work across residential, hospitality, campus, and urban environments

Competitive salary and performance based bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, retirement, and commuter benefits

Long-term progression within an established and respected design studio