Landscape Drafter

Green Escapes Nursery, Inc; Prairieville (LA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A landscape design company in Prairieville seeks a detail-oriented Landscape Drafter to produce accurate technical drawings and 3D renderings. The ideal candidate should be proficient in AutoCAD and have a degree in Landscape Architecture or Drafting. Responsibilities include creating landscape designs, coordinating with project managers, and ensuring adherence to standards. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Proficient in drafting software and landscape construction standards.
• Experience in residential or high-end landscape drafting.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Knowledge of landscape construction methods, grading, and planting design.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in residential or high-end landscape drafting is highly desirable.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Office-based or hybrid work setting, depending on role.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D and 3D landscape design drawings and construction documents.
• Translate conceptual sketches into accurate technical drawings.
• Coordinate with project managers and ensure accuracy of drafted plans.
• Ensure all drawings adhere to industry standards and company design guidelines.
• Coordinate with project managers and field staff to ensure constructability and accuracy of drafted plans.
• Maintain organized files and version control of drawing sets.
• Occasionally assist in site measurements, surveys, or field verification as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

CAD software proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Lumion

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Landscape Drafter to support our landscape architecture and design team by producing accurate technical drawings, site plans, and 3D renderings. The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of drafting software, landscape construction standards, and an eye for visual presentation. This role plays a key part in transforming conceptual designs into detailed plans for construction and client presentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create 2D and 3D landscape design drawings, layout plans, and construction documents using CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Vectorworks, or similar).
• Translate conceptual sketches, markups, and verbal input from designers into clear, accurate technical drawings.
• Draft site plans, planting plans, lighting layouts, irrigation plans, grading plans, and construction details.
• Ensure all drawings adhere to industry standards and company design guidelines.
• Coordinate with project managers and field staff to ensure constructability and accuracy of drafted plans.
• Maintain organized files and version control of drawing sets.
• Occasionally assist in site measurements, surveys, or field verification as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Drafting, or a related field preferred.
• Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD is essential; SketchUp, Rhino, or Lumion a plus).
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for presentation graphics is a plus.
• Knowledge of landscape construction methods, grading, and planting design.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in residential or high-end landscape drafting is highly desirable.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Office-based or hybrid work setting, depending on role.
• Collaboration with landscape designers and construction teams.
• Occasional on-site visits for field verification or measurements.
• Competitive salary based on experience and skill level.
• Benefits may include health insurance, PTO, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Interested in a Career with Green Escapes? Fill out an application today!