Site Designer I — Landscape Architecture

Gilder Search Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k

Paid holidays

PTO

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Learning & development

Job summary

LJC Design & Engineering is seeking an experienced Site Designer to join our growing Landscape Architecture practice. You will lead a full range of assignments from proposal support through design, documentation, and construction administration.

We look for a well-rounded design professional who is self-motivated, collaborative, and capable of delivering projects from concept to construction while maintaining high design quality and technical excellence. Nationwide travel is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 5–10 years of professional experience in landscape architecture or site design.
• Professional Landscape Architect registration preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between design and constructability.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience with 3D modeling software such as SketchUp and Rhino preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver landscape architecture projects from design concept through construction completion while ensuring a consistent and high level of quality.
• Provide creative thinking and contribute to design advancement and problem-solving.
• Organize and deliver design documents and presentations, including high-quality renderings, plans, and perspectives.
• Organize and deliver construction documents, including drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams including consultants, design-build contractors, and subcontractors.
• Assist in project document reviews and ensure adherence to firm standards, best practices, and quality expectations.
• Support proposal development, project pursuits, and client presentations as needed.
• Collaborate closely with project stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.

Skills

Experience in landscape architecture

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Master's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

LJC Design & Engineering is seeking an experienced Site Designer to join our growing Landscape Architecture practice. You will lead a full range of assignments from proposal support through design, documentation, and construction administration.

We look for a well-rounded design professional who is self-motivated, collaborative, and capable of delivering projects from concept to construction while maintaining high design quality and technical excellence. Nationwide travel is possible.