Entry-Level Landscape Designer Blasen Landscape Architecture Artful Landscapes. Timeless Places Sophisticated

Blasen Landscape Architecture is a design-focused landscape architecture firm specializing in distinctive residential, winery, hospitality, and estate landscapes. Our work is carefully tailored to each client and site, with an emphasis on creating thoughtful, enduring landscapes that respond to the architecture and preserve the inherent beauty and character of the land.

We collaborate closely with our clients, architects, interior designers, engineers, contractors, and other consultants on projects throughout California and beyond. To learn more about our work and design collaborations, please visit our website.

As our practice continues to grow, we are seeking a motivated Entry-Level Landscape Designer to join our team in a full-time position. This is an opportunity to work closely with the principals and project managers on high-quality residential and hospitality projects through all phases of design—from early concepts and hand-drawn studies through construction documentation and implementation.

We are looking for someone who is personable, enthusiastic, highly organized, and passionate about landscape architecture and design.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university
• 1–2 years of professional experience preferred
• Strong design sensibility and interest in residential and garden design
• Ability to produce hand-drawn plans, perspectives, sections, and conceptual studies
• Proficiency in CAD software;
  Vectorworks experience is preferred
• Proficiency in Sketch Up and Enscape
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
• Some experience preparing construction documents and details
• Strong graphic presentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, note-taking, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Attention to detail and a commitment to design excellence
• Curiosity, initiative, and a design-oriented approach to problem solving
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small, creative studio

The Entry-Level Landscape Architect / Designer will assist principals and project managers throughout the design and documentation process. Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with site analysis and early concept development
• Preparing hand-drawn schematic plans, diagrams, perspectives, and presentation materials
• CAD drafting from schematic design through design development and construction documents
• Developing Sketch Up models and Enscape renderings
• Assisting with construction details and drawing coordination
• Researching materials, plants, products, and applicable codes
• Preparing meeting notes, transmittals, and project correspondence
• Coordinating information with architects and other consultants
• Assisting with the preparation of client presentations
• Maintaining project files, material resources, and the office design library
• Providing general project and studio support as needed

We are an Apple-based studio using Vectorworks 2026, Sketch Up, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Workspace.

We maintain a collaborative and informal studio environment where younger designers have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of project phases and gain meaningful exposure to the complete landscape design process.

And, for those who appreciate a less traditional office environment: our studio comes with dogs.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, along with a benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Flexible work hours
• Starting annual salary is dependent upon experience.

Blasen Landscape Architecture is an equal-opportunity employer.