Junior Landscape Designer

Lerch Brothers, LLC is a premier, high-end landscape construction and design firm based in northern Baltimore County, Maryland. We specialize in creating award-winning, luxury outdoor living spaces for exclusive clientele. We are currently seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Junior Landscape Designe
r to join our design studio. In this role, you will work directly alongside our senior Landscape Architects to bring extraordinary outdoor spaces to life. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or junior designer to gain hands‑on experience in high-end residential design, field operations, and client presentations while building a long‑term career with an industry leader

• ort Collaborate closely with senior Landscape Architects to develop innovative and high-end residential landscape and hardscape desig
• ns.
  
  Utilize CAD software to draft base plans, conceptual layouts, and detailed construction documen
• ts.
  
  Assist in the selection of plant palettes, hardscape materials, and architectural lighting layouts suited for the Mid-Atlantic regi

• ork Conduct accurate and thorough on‑site measurements and site inventories for prospective and active projec
• ts.
  
  Perform detailed material takeoffs and area calculations to assist the estimating and project management tea
• ms.
  
  Photograph and document site conditions, elevations, and existing elements to ensure accurate base map creati

• ent Compile and format professional, visually compelling design presentations for luxury client meetin
• gs.
  
  Create 3D renderings, mood boards, and graphic exhibits utilizing software such as Sketch Up, Lumion, or the Adobe Creative Sui
• te.
  
  Organize and prepare physical material samples (stone, pavers, planting examples) for client revi

• ents
  
  Education:
  
  A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university is strictly requ
• ired.
  
  Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD preferred) for landscape drafting and de
• sign.
  
  Field Capabilities:
  The ability to confidently conduct precise on‑site field measurements, site analysis, and comprehensive material take
• offs.
  
  Presentation Software:
  Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and 3D modeling software (Sketch Up, Lumion) is highly prefe
• rred.
  
  Design Sensibility: A strong portfolio showcasing design skills, drafting capabilities, and an understanding of landscape architecture princi
• ples.
  
  Communication:
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced studio environ
• ment.
  
  Requirements: A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation for visiting local job s
• ites.
  
  Position Type:
  This constitutes a full-time, on‑site professional opportu

• Offer
  Competitive base salary with opportunities for performance-based advan
• cement.
  
  Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance o
• ptions.
  
  Paid Time Off (PTO) which is accrued for all employees, plus Paid Ho
• lidays.
  
  A collaborative, creative studio environment and the opportunity to work on some of the region's most prestigious e
• states.
  
  Mentorship from award-winning Landscape Architects to help you build your professional portfolio and work toward lic