Landscape Designer

Vika; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Profit Sharing (Est.)

Flexible Spending Account

PTO including holidays

Bi-Annual Bonus (Potential)

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Team-oriented Office

Job summary

VIKA in Germantown, Maryland is seeking an entry-level Landscape Designer to join a multidisciplinary design team. You will assist in developing conceptual, schematic, and detailed landscape designs and support design development and construction document packages.

The role emphasizes collaboration, visualization, and technical coordination with architects and engineers. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Landscape Architecture with 0–5 years of experience and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 0–5 years of professional experience.
• Strong understanding of Design Development and Construction Document preparation.
• Familiarity with grading principles and basic site design concepts.
• Excellent written, graphic, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, LAND F/X, and SketchUp.
• Strong digital visualization and freehand graphic skills.
• High level of professionalism and strong organizational and organizational skills.
• Licensure is not required but is expected to be part of long-term career development.

Responsibilities

• Design & Documentation Support: Assist in the development of conceptual, schematic, and detailed landscape designs, and support the preparation of Design Development and Construction Document packages.
• Digital Modeling & Visualization: Produce digital graphics, renderings, and visualizations to communicate design intent.
• Technical Coordination: Collaborate with architects, engineers, and planners to integrate landscape elements into multidisciplinary projects.
• Site Analysis & Field Work: Participate in field work, including site visits, inventory, measurements, photography, and documentation to support design development, including grading observation and support.
• Research: Conduct research on materials, planting, sustainability strategies, and design precedents.

Skills

Freehand graphics

Digital visualization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

LAND F/X

SketchUp

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a talented entry-level Landscape Designer for our Germantown, Maryland office. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering and design environment, contributing to a wide range of project types and scales.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, outgoing, and resourceful, with a passion for design excellence and a desire to grow within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 0–5 years of professional experience.
• Strong understanding of Design Development and Construction Document preparation.
• Familiarity with grading principles and basic site design concepts.
• Excellent written, graphic, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, LAND F/X, and SketchUp.
• Strong digital visualization and freehand graphic skills.
• High level of professionalism and strong organizational and organizational skills.
• Licensure is not required but is expected to be part of long-term career development.

Responsibilities

• Design & Documentation Support: Assist in the development of conceptual, schematic, and detailed landscape designs, and support the preparation of Design Development and Construction Document packages.
• Digital Modeling & Visualization: Produce digital graphics, renderings, and visualizations to communicate design intent.
• Technical Coordination: Collaborate with architects, engineers, and planners to integrate landscape elements into multidisciplinary projects.
• Site Analysis & Field Work: Participate in field work, including site visits, inventory, measurements, photography, and documentation to support design development, including grading observation and support.
• Research: Conduct research on materials, planting, sustainability strategies, and design precedents.

What We Offer

• Structured career development, mentoring, and ongoing training to support professional growth.
• A collaborative, creative, and energetic studio environment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Potential 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous PTO including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Potential Bi-Annual Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Support
• Team-oriented Office Environment

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter via e-mail to Human Resources at [e-mail] with Landscape Designer in the subject line.

VIKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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