Landscape Designer

Thomas Young Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in the Raleigh-Durham area seeks a senior landscape architect to design and refine landscape and site plans, combining creativity with technical precision.

You will develop hand-drawn and digital graphics for presentations, research codes and site criteria, support analysis, development, and construction documentation, and help coordinate deadlines with the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional landscape design and documentation experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, InDesign and Lumion.
• Strong design instincts with technical skills in construction documents and site planning.
• Clear communicator with strong graphic presentation and drafting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine landscape and site plans using AutoCAD and related design tools.
• Develop hand-drawn and digital graphics for presentations and design communication.
• Research codes, zoning, and site criteria to inform project direction.
• Support site analysis, design development, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate project deadlines and contribute to quality control across phases.

Skills

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

InDesign

Lumion

Site planning

Drafting

Graphic presentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

InDesign

Lumion

Job description

Join a collaborative, design-focused landscape architecture firm in the Raleigh-Durham area where creativity, technical skill, and teamwork come together to shape thoughtful outdoor environments. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a wide range of projects while working alongside a supportive team that values design integrity, professional growth, and meaningful collaboration.

What you'll be doing:

Create and refine landscape and site plans using AutoCAD and related design tools

Develop both hand-drawn and digital graphics for presentations and design communication

Conduct research on codes, zoning, and site criteria to inform project direction

Support site analysis, design development, and construction documentation

Coordinate project deadlines and contribute to quality control across phases

What we're looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field

At least 5 years of professional experience in landscape design and documentation

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, InDesign, and Lumion

Strong design instincts paired with technical skills in construction documents and site planning

Clear communicator with strong graphic presentation and drafting abilities

More reasons to apply:

Work in a creative, team-driven environment that supports professional development

Contribute to design-forward projects that range in scale and complexity

Join a firm with a strong local reputation and a commitment to quality, innovation, and collaboration

Competitive compensation based on experience