Landscape Design Associate – CAD & 3D Production; ‑End Residential

Title: Landscape Design Associate – CAD & 3D Production (High‑End Residential)

Location: Elmhurst, Illinois

Our client is a high‑end residential design/build firm focused on modern outdoor living spaces. They are hiring a Landscape Design Associate to support their design/build sales team, senior designers, and studio director with CAD drafting, 3D modeling, site measurements, and general design support.

• Support the design studio by producing and updating base plans, site plans, and construction drawings in AutoCAD
  .
• Assist with permit plans and documentation required for local approvals.
• Create and refine 3D models and visualizations in Sketch Up (or similar 3D applications) to support client presentations.
• Conduct site analysis and measurements
  , including field verification, photos, and data collection for new projects.
• Collaborate with senior designers and the studio director, translating design direction into accurate drawings and models.
• Provide drafting and design support across multiple projects, helping the team meet deadlines during busy seasons; some administrative support related to drawings and documents as needed.

• 1–3+ years of experience in a landscape design or design/build support role; longer‑term tenure in a similar role may substitute for formal education.
• Strong AutoCAD skills with the ability to build accurate base plans and make detailed revisions from redlines.
• Working knowledge of Sketch Up or other 3D design tools; comfort producing basic 3D views and visuals.
• Solid site analysis and measurement skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to support permit submittals and understand the basics of constructible drawings; prior experience preparing permit plans is a plus.
• Degree in Landscape Architecture
  , Horticulture with a design emphasis
  , or similar education is preferred; strong experience in a comparable role can be considered in place of a degree.
• Portfolio that showcases strong conceptual/studio work; built projects are a plus but not required for this level.
• Team player with a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and readiness to “hit the ground running” with minimal training on basic skills (training will focus on the firm’s standards and processes).
• Organized, able to handle multiple tasks, and comfortable working in a busy, collaborative studio environment.

• Salary range from $60,000 to $75,000
  , depending on experience and attitude.
• Additional benefits package to be discussed during the interview process.

• Please submit your resume and a digital portfolio or work samples
  .
• For this role, strong conceptual and academic work is welcome; highlight any CAD sets, 3D models, or project work that demonstrates your technical and design abilities.