Landscape Designer/Landscape Architect
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Design & Architecture
Landscape Architecture, Creative Design / Digital Art, UI/UX Design, Graphic Designer
Green Grass Landscape is an award-winning design-build firm serving the suburban Chicago market. For over forty years, our mission has been to deliver exceptional outdoor environments for our clients by transforming their outdoor spaces. Our success is built on expert client service and a culture that’s supportive, collaborative, and focused on individual growth for our team.
We design and build projects of all sizes, focusing on higher end properties.
We are looking to add a landscape designer/landscape architect to our design build team. This is a full-time, in-office position. This position does not involve sales work. Field work is as needed to support the team or to clarify design data and documents.
Position Overview
We are seeking a landscape designer/ landscape architect to join our design team, working alongside our experienced sales, design, and production teams. In this role you will develop residential landscape designs, from initial concept through construction documentation.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with sales team to create landscape designs that align with client goals and project objectives
- Research Municipal Codes as needed
- Research and recommend plant materials, hardscape elements, and other landscape features
- Prepare estimates and obtain subcontractor quotes
- Prepare site plans, scaled drawings, and 3D visualizations to communicate design concepts to clients and internal teams
- Prepare construction documents, including technical drawings and specifications.
- Prepare permit drawings and documents as required
- Coordinate with sales, pre-construction, and project managers to keep projects moving smoothly as needed
- You should possess the ability to work independently with excellent time management skills and be able to prioritize tasks to ensure that deadlines are met
What We’re Looking For
- 5 – 10 years of experience in residential landscape design or landscape architecture.
- Degree or significant coursework in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, Horticulture, or a related field
- Experience with Dynascape Design or AutoCAD, and Sketch Up, or other 3D tools
- Experience with Adobe Suite is a plus
- Excellent hand graphics and rendering are a plus
- Familiarity with professional estimating software. Experience with Aspire a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Eye for design, attention to detail, and curiosity about plants and outdoor spaces
- Registered Landscape Architect is a plus
Competitive salary based on experience and skills. $75,000-$120,000
In addition to base salary, Green Grass offers:
- Medical insurance 50% funded by company.
- Voluntary Dental/Vision/STD, LTD, Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4 th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve)
- Career growth in a growing, collaborative organization
- Educational support and industry events
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