Landscape Designer

Thomas Young Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working options

Mentorship and career progression

Job summary

Thomas Young Group is seeking a landscape architecture designer to join its Dallas studio. The role focuses on developing concepts, translating hand drawings into digital formats, and supporting project delivery across phases.

You will prepare CAD drawings, construction documentation, and planting plans while collaborating with engineers and planners. A strong eye for detail and proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field required.
• Experience translating hand drawings to digital formats.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team in developing and progressing creative concepts across projects.
• Prepare digital and hand drawings to communicate plans, design details, and key features.
• Assist with site research, analysis, and project reviews.
• Contribute to public outreach and collaboration efforts when needed.
• Produce CAD drawings, concept packages, and construction documentation including permit sets.
• Help ensure accuracy and consistency across drawing sets.
• Put together material specifications and assist with technical documentation.
• Build knowledge of plant materials and support planting plans and schedules.
• Stay up to date with graphic standards and construction methods.
• Get involved in construction phase activities and learn how projects come together on site.
• Work closely with internal teams and external consultants including engineers and planners.
• Take part in design meetings and build confidence presenting project work.
• Support improvements to team processes and workflows.
• Help guide junior designers and interns as you grow into the role.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Initiative

Detail oriented

Learning mindset

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Lumion

Job description

This is a collaborative design practice focused on creating spaces that are both functional and thoughtfully designed. Projects are shaped through close teamwork, with a strong emphasis on understanding context, client goals, and the use of spaces overtime. The studio offers a supportive environment where people are encouraged to keep learning and developing their skills.

What you'll be doing:

Support the design team in developing and progressing creative concepts across a range of projects

Prepare both digital and hand drawings to communicate plans, design details, and key features

Assist with site research, analysis, and project reviews

Contribute to public outreach and collaboration efforts when needed

Produce CAD drawings, concept packages, and construction documentation including permit sets

Help ensure accuracy and consistency across drawing sets

Put together material specifications and assist with technical documentation

Build knowledge of plant materials and support planting plans and schedules

Stay up to date with graphic standards and construction methods

Get involved in construction phase activities and learn how projects come together on site

Work closely with internal teams and external consultants including engineers and planners

Take part in design meetings and build confidence presenting project work

Support improvements to team processes and workflows

Help guide junior designers and interns as you grow into the role

What we're looking for:

A degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field

Some experience working with hand drawn plans and translating them into digital formats

Comfortable using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Adobe Creative Suite

Familiarity with modeling tools such as SketchUp or Lumion

A detail oriented approach and willingness to learn

Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Someone who takes initiative and is interested in developing their technical and design skills

More reasons to apply:

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Exposure to a variety of projects and project stages

Ongoing learning, mentorship, and career progression

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working options

Regular team events and a strong studio culture