Job Description

Graduate Landscape Designer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Landscape Designer to join our team. This position will work in a collaborative and integrated team of professionals that includes landscape architects, civil engineers, planners, surveyors, environmental scientists, and transportation engineers. The primary responsibilities for the Landscape Designer include design/graphic production and technical document creation for deliverables related to the planning and landscape architecture service. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

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Expected start date: January 2026 or May/June 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn and implement illustration, design and CAD standards established for the group and be accountable for their proper implementation.
• Build increasing skills in review and interpretation of regulatory codes, ordinances, and comprehensive plans.
• Review and analyze land features relating to opportunities and constraints for development.
• Visit pre-development sites to conduct tree surveys and site analysis used in the design process.
• Develop and refine a design methodology that results in creative, sound solutions to a given problem.
• Build increasing skills in preparing hard-scape, grading, planting and irrigation graphics, plans and illustrations using both digital and hand drawn formats.
• Begin to participate in project meetings with staff, clients, & regulatory agencies.
• Consult with product manufacturers to research, evaluate and select construction materials.
• Begin visiting construction sites to gather information and support senior project team members during the construction phase.

Required Skills

• A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited university with a degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or closely related field.
• Working knowledge of common software including AutoCAD/FX, Sketch-up, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design), Microsoft Word, MS Excel, and Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Strong freehand illustration and computer rendering skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to self-regulate multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Portfolio or work samples will be required if considered for an interview.

Preferred Experience

• Working toward or desire to gain license as a Registered Landscape Architect.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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