Landscape Designer - Landscape Architect

GAI Consultants, Inc.; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Landscape Designer / Landscape Architect in Orlando, FL. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of experience and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture. Key responsibilities include conducting site design, supporting construction documentation, and engaging with the community. The role offers a flexible hybrid work schedule and a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits including paid time off and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in Landscape Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of conceptual site design and graphic renderings.
• Ability to conduct site design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site design, inventory, and analysis.
• Assist with construction documentation of landscape and hardscape areas.
• Support public meetings and community interactions.

Skills

Free-hand rendering

Digital rendering

Site design

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Landscape construction design

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

GAI’s Consultants, Inc. seeks a Landscape Designer / Landscape Architect with 1‑5 years of experience in its Orlando, FL office. This position is within our Community Solutions Group, a multidisciplinary practice that links Landscape Architecture with Urban Planning and Redevelopment Economics. Our growing portfolio covers private development projects, public parks, streetscapes, and campuses across urban and natural settings. The successful candidate will have roughly 1 to 4 years of experience and be ready to work within a collaborative team that plans and designs quality places across a variety of landscape architectural assignments. This position is eligible for our flexible hybrid work schedule and a sign‑on bonus.

Specific Duties Of This Position Include

• Conduct site design, inventory, and analysis
• Conceptual site design including graphic renderings and modeling with working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp
• Assist with construction documentation of landscape and hardscape areas
• Participate in team, client and project meetings
• Support public meetings, workshops and field reviews that include direct interaction with the community
• Support the documentation of project work and meetings with formatted reports, informational graphics and technical memoranda

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university
• Must know—through university coursework, seminars, workshops, or real‑world experience—free‑hand and digital rendering; site design; AutoCAD; Adobe Creative Suite; SketchUp; landscape construction design; planning and design; and site inventory and analysis
• ArcGIS, photography skills, writing and communication skills are also helpful

Why GAI

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities across the U.S., and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits To Working At GAI Include

• Competitive salary—GAI is committed to paying market‑based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company‑paid long‑term disability, and short‑term disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• Newly paid maternity, paternity, and adoption program
• Generous paid time off and 7 paid holidays
• 401(k) company match
• Tuition reimbursement