Landscape Design Internship

Mariani Enterprises, LLC; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A landscape architecture company in Highland Park, IL, is looking for a Design Intern for an 8-month internship starting January 2025. This role provides hands-on experience with the Design Team, including responsibilities like assisting with renderings, site surveys, and presentations. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Design and have skills in AutoCAD and Photoshop. Join us to gain valuable industry experience and contribute to innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a landscape related degree program.
• Demonstrate knowledge of landscape terminology and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Design Team with rendering and drafting.
• Participate in onsite visits and project reviews.
• Support project teams with necessary tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of landscape terminology

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Moderate proficiency in Photoshop

Knowledge of plant materials

Installation techniques understanding

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture and/or Design

Job description

GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH OUR TEAM AS A DESIGN INTERN! Mariani Enterprises, LLC has an opening for our 2025 Design Internship. This 8-month long internship is set to start in January of 2025. Seeking a summer internship? No problem! Our Summer internships will be posted in a few months. If you are interested in being part of our creative Landscape Architecture team at our Design Studio in Highland Park, IL, we would love to hear from you!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Participate in hands‑on experience with our associates, specifically our Design Team, on the design process at Mariani Landscape. The intern will be mentored by experienced associates to learn our processes and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow company policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Assist Design Team with rendering and drafting for client presentations.
• Participate in onsite visits and walkthroughs with the teams to ensure needs are being met for clients.
• Support the Project Team (both design side and sales side) with required tasks.
• Make reproductions of plans as required.
• Assist the Design Team with site surveys.
• Consistently evaluate work and determine if further steps are needed to meet internal and external client expectations.
• Maintain high standard of quality of all work performed.
• Participate in weekly departmental and training meetings.
• Arrive for each work day on time and prepared.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture and/or Design

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Attendance in a current landscape related degree program.
• Demonstrate some knowledge of landscape terminology, plant materials, or installation techniques.
• Demonstrate proficiency with AutoCAD for design solutions.
• Demonstrate moderate proficiency in Photoshop and 3D model programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work requires intermittent physical activity including standing, reaching and prolonged periods of sitting. Work requires driving a car to various job locations. Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work in response to client needs and deadlines.

Mariani is an Equal Opportunity Employer.