Entry-level Landscape Designer (0-3 years)-US Offices
Posted 2025-04-06About the position: Entry-level Designer (0-3 years)
SWA is seeking talented, design oriented candidates with zero to three years of professional experience in landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, or planning fields. Dual degree holders in landscape architecture and another field are encouraged to apply. New graduates are welcome to apply. In-person strongly preferred.
Working with us in this role, you may be responsible for:
 Design
 3D modeling
 Rendering
 Producing presentation graphics and presentations
 Assisting in preparation of construction drawings/documents, sets
 Attending and participating in meetings
 Work with senior designers on a collaborative team
Job location: New York, NY; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Laguna Beach, CA; San Francisco, CA; or Sausalito, CA
Requirements: Â A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or urban design.
The ideal candidate has:
 0-3 years professional experience in a design office
 Strong design skills
 Strong graphics and 3D modeling skills
 Strong problem solving, critical thinking skills, analysis
 Attention to detail and organization
 Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
 Effective time management skills
 Leadership qualities and ability to take initiative; self-motivation
 Ability to take direction
 Positive attitude
 Sense of accountability
 Experience from a previous internship
 Technical understanding or landscape architecture site development elements
 Proficiency in:
 AutoCAD 2018+
 Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, especially)
 Microsoft Office
 3D modeling in Rhino (SketchUp optional)
 Google Earth Pro
 Additional experience with the following is desirable:
 Preparation of construction drawings and documents
 Lumion
 Revit
 Grasshopper
 ArcMap/ArcGIS
 Bluebeam REvu
 Hand sketching
Apply:
Portfolio (PDF, 20MB max.)
Resume/CV (word or PDF)
Contact info for 2-3 references
Email or cover letter with office preference(s)
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