Landscape Architect - Design Associate

Landscape Architect - Design Associate (0-3yr exp)

Jerry Pate Design, Inc. (JPD) is a professional services firm specializing in golf course architecture, landscape architecture, irrigation design, and program management/owner’s representative services. We offer master planning and all phases of design development from schematic through construction documents for projects such as golf courses, parks, corporate campuses, multi‑family residential, commercial properties, recreational facilities, and streetscapes.

Faith, Family, and Career Opportunities

Jerry Pate Design is committed to building valued relationships through integrity and professionalism, while enhancing the quality of life and well‑being of people and communities.

Creating Beauty on the Outside to Live Better on the Inside

Landscape Architecture Design Associate – 0–3 Years Experience

Base Pay: $60,000 – $75,000

The Design Associate has overall responsibility for design assistance and plan document production for JPD. The Design Associate will develop an understanding of JPD’s design philosophy, competency in landscape architecture as it pertains to JPD projects, and awareness of health, safety, and welfare issues. The Design Associate is responsible for supporting the Senior Design Associate and other Design Associates in the day‑to‑day operation of the firm.

• Improve performance, qualifications, and knowledge of job duties every day.
• Assist in the design development of JPD projects.
• Produce all phases of the JPD’s plan documents to ensure professional plans are delivered on schedule and effectively communicate design intent to clients and contractors.
• Produce plan documents on AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up, etc. as required.
• Coordinate with other design professionals such as architects, engineers, etc. in the development of plan documents.
• Research and specify landscape products, vendors, and contractors as required by specific project needs.
• Attend industry‑related association meetings and any gatherings that benefit professional development and the development of JPD’s network of contacts.
• Provide synergy and a cohesive approach to execution and communication with team members to support overall business objectives.
• Understand and obey the ASLA Code of Professional Ethics in all duties.

• Honesty and integrity. Loyalty, trustworthiness, and coachability. A sense of purpose.
• Positive, energetic, creative personality. Independently motivating work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, horticulture, etc., or an equivalent combination of education and technical/professional experience.
• Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite programs, Sketch Up, etc.
• Practical knowledge of southern landscape plants, irrigation systems, and landscape materials and products.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with several types and levels of company staff and external contacts, both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work simultaneously on many priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to organize in a professional manner to achieve specified goals.
• Demonstrated creative and persuasive problem‑solving skills.

• Partially Matched 401k & Roth 401k
• Wellness Programs
• CLARB Licensure – JPD will pay for the first attempt at each section of the LARE and subsequent state testing.

Entry Level

Full‑time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Architecture and Planning