Landscape Designer I: Sustainable Design & Visualization

Rios-Inc; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Healthcare benefits

401k matching

PTO package

Reduced summer work hours

Job summary

RIOS, an international design collective, is seeking an entry-level Designer I to support project teams through design exploration, visualization, documentation, and technical development. The role emphasizes foundational expertise in project delivery, sustainability, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The position is hybrid with three days in the office and requires 0–3 years of landscape architecture experience, with familiarity in Revit, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent.
• 0–3 years of professional experience in Landscape Architecture.
• Familiarity with Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite and other visualization tools.
• Working knowledge of BIM workflows preferred.
• Experience with Lumion, Grasshopper, Dynamo or similar technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design process through ideation, modeling, drafting, visualization, and technical production across project phases.
• Assist in graphics, diagrams, renderings, presentations, and early technical documentation aligned with goals.
• Communicate design concepts through visual, written, and verbal presentations.
• Contribute innovative ideas and engage in project tasks and team discussions.
• Support research, precedent studies, sustainability investigations, and early technical explorations.
• Maintain organized project files, documentation, and collaboration platforms.

Skills

Strong design sensibility

Graphic communication

Organizational and time management

Self-motivation and curiosity

Collaborative teamwork

Written, verbal, and visual comms

Sustainable design mindset

Willingness to learn BIM workflows

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Lumion

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Job description

RIOS, an international design collective, is seeking an entry-level Designer I to support project teams through design exploration, visualization, documentation, and technical development. The role emphasizes foundational expertise in project delivery, sustainability, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The position is hybrid with three days in the office and requires 0–3 years of landscape architecture experience, with familiarity in Revit, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.