Design Associate

Position Summary

The Landscape Design Associate provides technical, drafting, and administrative support to multiple landscape designers and architects in a collaborative, time-shared model. The position enhances team efficiency, maintains consistent documentation standards, and ensures clear communication across projects.

Wage: $24-$28/hour depending on education and experience.

Note: You are required to upload a design portfolio to be moved forward!

• Conduct site measurements and field verification to support project accuracy.
• Input, update, and manage base plans from surveys, aerials, and consultant drawings.
• Prepare and refine drawings for all design phases—from concept through construction documentation.
• Generate and modify 3D models in conjunction with CAD plans.
• Execute redline revisions promptly and accurately based on designer feedback.
• Develop clear and organized drawings for estimating, with clear written specifications.
• Maintain consistent graphic standards, layering, labelling and file naming across all documents.
• Organize and manage digital project files with version control and clear handoff documentation.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned.

• PTO
• Sick time
• 401(k) plan with matching
• Weekly Pay

• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in landscape design, landscape architecture, or environmental design.
• Required:
  
  Associates degree (two-year degree) or certification program of comparable length.

• Required:
  
  1-3 years of relevant experience in landscaping or horticulture.
• Preferred: 1 year residential landscape construction and 1 year of landscape design experience.
• Sketchup: 1 year preferred.
• AutoCAD (LANDFX): 1 year preferred.

• Proactive problem-solver with a hands‑on approach and service‑minded attitude.
• Self‑motivated and dependable, with strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Clear and supportive communicator who works well across design, sales, and operations teams.
• Proficient with MS Office, CAD, Sketch Up.
• Must pass proficiency exam prior to sales manager interview.
• Working knowledge of landscape materials, horticulture, irrigation, and lighting systems.

Hours vary and are dependent on business needs. Weekends may be needed to satisfy the workload.