Landscape Designer

MOREgroup; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance & Disability

Job summary

MOREgroup is actively seeking a motivated Landscape Designer to join our Lexington team. You will support project teams in creating engaging, functional, and sustainable environments for educational campuses and other institutional projects.

Join a collaborative team and contribute to design development, renderings, and presentations, with opportunities to travel for site visits and project meetings. Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from a LAAB-accredited institution required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing conceptual designs, diagrams, presentations, and construction documents for landscape and site design projects.
• Conduct site research and analysis, including review of topography, climate, and existing conditions.
• Support the selection of materials, plantings, furnishings, and lighting for outdoor spaces.
• Produce renderings, illustrations, and presentation boards for client and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with architects, landscape architects, engineers, and planners throughout the design process.
• Assist with code and regulation research, permitting documentation, and submittals.
• Participate in internal design reviews and contribute creative input to project development.
• Conduct occasional site visits to support project implementation and construction observation.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture (LAAB-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

MOREgroup is a family of architecture, design, and engineering brands that serve civic, education, and healthcare practice areas. The facilities we bring to life are places where communities are cared for, educated, protected, and connected. We are proud to contribute to a strong social infrastructure where generations thrive.

Our beliefs are rooted in the concept of more. We believe the best outcomes happen when we are more connected to the work we do and to the people we serve. For us, more is about going beyond expectation to find meaningful connections and experiences that create greater impact for communities. It is about the power to innovate and the passion to serve. What we do matters, but how we do it matters more.

Some of the things you can expect working at MOREgroup…

• Contributing to a passionate and energetic team within a growing company.
• Training and professional development to support career growth with exposure to a variety of areas and industries.
• MORE opportunities to impact the communities we collectively serve.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Motivated and detail-oriented Landscape Designer to join our team! The designer will support project teams in creating engaging, functional, and sustainable environments for educational campuses and other institutional projects. If you thrive in a team environment, are eager to make an impact, and want to grow your career in landscape architecture, this is the role for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in developing conceptual designs, diagrams, presentations, and construction documents for landscape and site design projects.
• Conduct site research and analysis, including review of topography, climate, and existing conditions.
• Support the selection of materials, plantings, furnishings, and lighting for outdoor spaces.
• Produce renderings, illustrations, and presentation boards for client and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with architects, landscape architects, engineers, and planners throughout the design process.
• Assist with code and regulation research, permitting documentation, and submittals.
• Participate in internal design reviews and contribute creative input to project development.
• Conduct occasional site visits to support project implementation and construction observation.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from a LAAB-accredited institution required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong interest in sustainable design, educational environments, and the impact of outdoor spaces on the user experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Strong time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed for project requirements.

LOCATION

• Ability to work on-stie in our Lexington, KY office

BENEFITS

This role offers competitive compensation and is eligible for participation in our comprehensive benefits programs including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Life insurance, long-term and short-term disability