Landscape Designer​/Planner

Job Overview

We seek early-career landscape architecture professionals eager to continue growing a dynamic career in a designer‑planner role based in our Aspen, Colorado studio. Founded in 1969, Design Workshop Inc. is an internationally recognized firm focused on landscape architecture, urban design, community and regional planning, market analysis and strategic services. We believe that when environment, economics, art, and community are combined in harmony with the dictates of the land and needs of society, magical places result—sustainable places of timeless beauty, significant value, and enduring quality.

Through a closely collaborative process at all levels, Design Workshop is dedicated to creating legacy projects for our clients, for society, and for the well‑being of our planet. Our pioneering efforts have been recognized with hundreds of awards from organizations such as the American Society of Landscape Architects, the American Planning Association, and the Urban Land Institute.

• Provide residential design, urban design, resort/recreational design, community design, site planning, neighborhood design, design guidelines, form‑based/hybrid codes and project management services to a wide variety of private and public clients.
• Develop and implement legacy work through exceptional design, project graphic communication, planning, business development, and project management.
• Act with an entrepreneurial spirit to advance the work and grow the business.
• Contribute to project success through effective internal and external coordination, creative problem‑solving, and diligent task completion.

• An undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited landscape architecture program.
• 2‑4 years of professional landscape architecture and/or related work experience.
• Exceptional AutoCAD, Adobe Suite and digital production skills.
• Proficiency in graphic communication, analysis, 3D modeling programs (Sketch Up, Lumion, etc.) and Adobe Suite.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS with examples of mapping and analysis, and proven experience with construction documentation.
• A solid technical foundation (understanding of drawings, grading, and basic construction knowledge).
• A positive attitude and open mind toward involvement on a wide range of project types.
• Candidates must be self‑motivated, take initiative, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be ready to work collaboratively.

• Graduate degree in landscape architecture or a combination of architecture/urban design, planning and/or engineering‑oriented degrees.
• Currently pursuing licensure or possessing a license in landscape architecture.
• Pursuing or possessing certifications related to landscape/architectural/engineering profession.

The Final date to receive applications is August 15, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever comes first. A complete application includes a cover letter, resume and work samples/portfolio
. Please note that the combined set of documents uploaded may not exceed 10 Megabytes
. We are reviewing and scheduling applicants of interest for interviews with our Aspen team starting immediately. We look forward to considering you!

Salary range: $63 K – $73 K, depending on project and professional experience. Compensation can increase through annual pay‑for‑performance merit increases, discretionary bonus payouts based on firm profitability, and professional advancement awards. We support hybrid work schedules and provide a comprehensive benefits package, including personal time‑off and paid holidays; company‑paid medical premiums for employee‑only coverages; a health savings account (HSA) option; dental and vision coverages;

a 401(k) plan with a 5% match; life and company‑paid disability insurances. Additional support includes public transportation and bicycle commuter expense reimbursement, rental housing expense assistance, and financial support toward the pursuit of degrees, professional certifications, training, and licensing. The firm is 100% employee‑owned, with employees becoming participant owners in an ESOP Trust, designed as a long‑term retirement benefit.

Design Workshop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not base hiring decisions on age including 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job‑related factors.