Landscape Designer

ADLA Studio; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A landscape architecture firm in Austin, Texas is looking for a Landscape Designer to support their design team. The ideal candidate has 3-7 years of experience in landscape design with proficiency in design and drafting tools like AutoCAD and SketchUp. You will develop design concepts, prepare detailed landscape drawings, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate implementation. This role also involves site visits and staying current with landscape materials and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in landscape design or landscape architecture.
• Must be a Texas resident (Austin, TX preferred).
• Strong understanding of site planning, grading concepts, and planting design.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts and detailed landscape drawings.
• Prepare planting plans, hardscape layouts, and grading concepts.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure feasibility of designs.

Skills

Creative and detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in design software

Ability to manage multiple projects

Tech-savvy, AI-savvy

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Lumion

Job description

ADLA Studio is a landscape architecture and design-build firm creating inspired outdoor environments across residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. We are seeking a Landscape Designer to support our design team through concept development, technical documentation, and collaborative execution from early design through construction.

This role is ideal for a designer who is both creative and detail-oriented, comfortable moving between conceptual design, technical drawings, and coordination with internal teams.

What You'll Do

• Develop design concepts, schematic plans, and detailed landscape drawings for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects
• Create site development plans during early stages of the design development process
• Prepare planting plans, hardscape layouts, grading concepts, and material palettes aligned with design intent and project budgets
• Assist with construction documentation, redlines, and revisions throughout design development and build phases
• Coordinate with internal design-build and construction teams to ensure designs are feasible, buildable, and clearly documented
• Support estimating and take-offs as needed in collaboration with project managers
• Administration of CRM (LMN) and prepare project estimates, change orders and contracts
• Organize and maintain project files, drawings, and documentation within Asana and shared drives
• Participate in client presentations and design meetings as needed
• Conduct site visits to support design accuracy and implementation
• Stay current with landscape materials, planting strategies, and sustainable design practices

What We're Looking For

• 3–7 years of experience in landscape design or landscape architecture
• Must be a Texas resident (Austin, TX preferred)
• Proficiency in design and drafting tools (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite; Lumion or similar a plus)
• Strong understanding of site planning, grading concepts, drainage, materials, and planting design
• Ability to translate conceptual ideas into clear, build-ready drawings
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, design-build environment
• G-Suite, Dropbox, Docusign Capability or Trainability
• Tech-proficient and AI-savvy, with curiosity and openness to evolving design tools

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a design-build firm
• Familiarity with Asana, LMN, or similar project management systems
• Knowledge of Central Texas plant palettes and climate conditions