Residential Landscape Designer & Architect (Design‑Build)

Green Garden Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision/STD/Life

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career growth

Education support

Job summary

Green Grass Landscape in the Chicago area is seeking a landscape designer/landscape architect for the in-office design team. You will develop residential designs from concept through construction documents, working with sales, design, and production to meet client goals.

You will research codes, specify plants and hardscape, prepare site plans and 3D visualizations, and produce construction documents. This role emphasizes independent work and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of residential landscape design/landscape architecture experience.
• Degree or significant coursework in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Experience with Dynascape Design or AutoCAD and SketchUp or other 3D tools.
• Adobe Suite experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Eye for design, attention to detail, curiosity about plants and outdoor spaces.
• Registered Landscape Architect is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales to create designs aligned with client goals.
• Research municipal codes as needed.
• Research and recommend plant materials and hardscape elements.
• Prepare estimates and obtain subcontractor quotes.
• Create site plans, scaled drawings, and 3D visualizations.
• Prepare construction documents and specifications.
• Prepare permit drawings and documents as required.
• Coordinate with sales and project teams to keep projects moving.

Skills

5–10 years experience

Strong communication

Eye for design

Attention to detail

Curiosity about plants

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

Dynascape Design

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3D visualization tools

Adobe Suite

Aspire

Job description

Green Grass Landscape in the Chicago area is seeking a landscape designer/landscape architect for the in-office design team. You will develop residential designs from concept through construction documents, working with sales, design, and production to meet client goals.

You will research codes, specify plants and hardscape, prepare site plans and 3D visualizations, and produce construction documents. This role emphasizes independent work and timely delivery.