Landscape Designer - Ecological Design & Collaboration

Apex Clearing Corporation; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Cross-training

Bonuses

Flexible schedule

National firm exposure

Job summary

Apex is seeking a full-time Landscape Designer to join our Vancouver, Washington office. You will collaborate on projects throughout Oregon and Washington, contributing to design and technical development.

This role emphasizes collaboration, self‑direction, and integrating ecological design into built environments, with opportunities to engage in proposals and client presentations. Ideal candidates have a degree in landscape architecture and 2+ years of experience in production and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience.
• Experience with construction documentation, technical details, specifications, and overall project delivery coordination.
• Knowledge of Central/Eastern Washington and Oregon planting design.
• Knowledge of irrigation design.
• Knowledge of on‑site safety practices, construction methodologies, observation, and field reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the landscape architecture team in design, drawing production, and project management support.
• Collaborate on complex projects from concept through completion.
• Work effectively with multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Prepare planting designs and construction documents with minimal oversight.
• Develop project‑specific construction details with an understanding of budget and constructability.
• Perform site analysis, product and plant research, and sourcing.
• Integrate sustainable design and construction methodologies into work.
• Maintain and improve existing company standards, processes, and systems.
• Contribute to proposals, presentations, and marketing efforts.

Skills

Landscape design

Construction documentation

Project coordination

Site analysis

Irrigation design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Apex is seeking a full-time Landscape Designer to join our Vancouver, Washington office. You will collaborate on projects throughout Oregon and Washington, contributing to design and technical development.

This role emphasizes collaboration, self‑direction, and integrating ecological design into built environments, with opportunities to engage in proposals and client presentations. Ideal candidates have a degree in landscape architecture and 2+ years of experience in production and