Landscape Designer

Thomas Young Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group, a globally recognized design-driven landscape architecture studio based in Manhattan, seeks a creative landscape designer with 1–2 years of professional experience. You will contribute to urban and international projects, developing concepts, graphics, and presentations that communicate ideas clearly.

Join a collaborative studio that values bold, unconventional design, research, and visual storytelling.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional experience in landscape architecture or a related design field
• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, artistic sensibility, and originality
• Educational background in landscape architecture, urban design, or related field (MLA or BLA preferred)

Responsibilities

• Collaborating on design concepts for public and private landscapes at urban and international scales
• Producing high-quality graphics, diagrams, and presentations to communicate ideas clearly and powerfully
• Supporting senior designers and principals during design development and competition phases
• Assisting with research, material exploration, and visual storytelling strategies
• Participating in a collaborative, design-focused studio culture that values innovation and creative dialogue

Skills

Conceptual design thinking

Graphic storytelling

Communication

Education

MLA/BLA preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

AutoCAD

Rendering tools

Job description

Join a globally recognized, design-driven landscape architecture studio based in Manhattan. This team is known for producing bold and conceptually rich landscapes that blur the boundaries between art, ecology, and public space. Their portfolio spans large-scale urban and international projects that challenge conventional thinking and spark conversation. This is an opportunity for a creative and driven landscape designer to contribute to transformative projects that have real cultural impact. If you are energized by experimental work and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative studio setting, this could be the perfect next step in your design career.

What you'll be doing:

Collaborating on design concepts for public and private landscapes at urban and international scales

Producing high-quality graphics, diagrams, and presentations to communicate ideas clearly and powerfully

Supporting senior designers and principals during design development and competition phases

Assisting with research, material exploration, and visual storytelling strategies

Participating in a collaborative, design-focused studio culture that values innovation and creative dialogue

What we're looking for:

1-2 years of professional experience in landscape architecture or a related design field

A strong portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking, artistic sensibility, and originality

Educational background in landscape architecture, urban design, or a related field (MLA or BLA preferred)

Passion for bold, unconventional, and future-oriented design approaches

Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, AutoCAD, and rendering tools

Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a creative, fast-paced environment

More reasons to apply:

Work with a globally acclaimed team on high-profile urban and cultural projects

Be part of a studio known for its experimental ethos and impactful design work

Contribute to design thinking that shapes public space at an international level

Grow professionally in an environment that values creativity, rigor, and ambition