Landscape Design Support Associate

Business Resources One; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading residential landscape design firm in Wheaton, IL is seeking a Landscape Design Support Associate. This role involves assisting designers and production teams in creating relevant design documents, conducting property surveys, and ensuring high-quality installations. Candidates should have strong skills in DynaSCAPE and 3D modeling, as well as the ability to coordinate plant materials and document progress. A supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to create base plans and design concepts.
• Experience with 3D renderings for landscape projects.
• Strong coordination skills for plant and hardscape imagery.

Responsibilities

• Attend client appointments with designers for measurements.
• Assist with permit paperwork and ordering plant materials.
• Support production teams for on-site installations.

Skills

DynaSCAPE proficiency

3D modeling skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

DynaSCAPE

Manage360

UVision/Realtime Pro

Job description

Landscape Design Support Associate – Business Resources One

A well‑established, award‑winning residential landscape design‑build firm in Wheaton, IL is seeking a Landscape Design Support Associate to support designers and production teams through drafting, design preparation, 3D modeling, plant/hardscape coordination, and light office assistance. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys transforming concepts into buildable plans and wants to contribute to high‑end outdoor living projects.

What You’ll Do – Design Support

• Attend client appointments with the designer when needed (measurements, photos, discussions)
• Conduct follow‑up property surveys when required
• Create base plans and design concepts using DynaSCAPE
• Convert hand sketches into clean DynaSCAPE drawings
• Build plant pull sheets and crew paperwork through Manage360
• Develop 3D renderings using UVision/Realtime Pro
• Coordinate plant and hardscape imagery for presentations
• Make design revisions as needed

Production Phase Support

• Assist with permit paperwork preparation and submission
• Order plant material from approved vendors
• Help with on‑site layout during installation
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure accurate, high‑quality execution
• Create as‑built drawings as needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Support maintenance‑related design leads when needed

Office Support (Occasional)

• Answer and track incoming calls, email leads, and walk‑in clients
• Submit JULIE/utility locate requests for upcoming installs
• Coordinate porta‑potty drop‑off/pick‑up requests for scheduled jobs
• Create and print plant/hardscape packets for sales presentations

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $75,000–$90,000 per year, based on experience

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off & company holidays; all tools, technology, and software provided; supportive, team‑focused work environment