Entry Level Landscape Architect
Mikyoung Kim is an award winning international landscape architecture and urban design firm located in back bay Boston. Our research and work center on the sensory experiences that shape how we perceive and engage our environments with a particular focus on neurodiversity and restorative design. Currently, our national work includes projects in Miami, Detroit, Chicago, Houston, New York City, Minneapolis, and Boston. These projects span diverse project typologies from urban parks, healing gardens, academic and tech campuses, cultural centers and waterfront parks. Mikyoung Kim is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a welcoming and inclusive creative environment. We are a fully in-person office in our Back Bay Studio.
Entry Level Landscape Architect
Our studio is seeking a full-time designer with 0-3 years of experience with strong design and graphics skills to join our talented team. Experience with AutoCAD, the Adobe Suites, Rhino, and InDesign is required. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong design and graphic skills. Candidates must be detail-oriented, excellent communicators, and efficient collaborative team members with a strong work ethic.
Responsibilities include:
Collaboration on multiple project teams, spanning a range of scales, from master planning to Design Research, planning, and Site Analysis
Generate, model and develop creative design concepts through hand sketches, diagrams, Rhino and Lumion renderings and AutoCAD-based drawings
Engage in design tasks in the conceptual phase of a project utilizing Rhino and the Adobe Suites
Prepare illustrative graphics and presentation materials in the Adobe Suites and Lumion
Participate in developing construction drawings in CAD and Rhino software
Excellent time management, quality control, and organizational skills
Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines on occasional nights/weekends
Please send a digital portfolio, letter of interest, CV, and 3 references to jobs@myk.studio to the attention of Abigail Williams.
Salary for this position is commensurate with experience. MYK is a fully in-person office in Back Bay Boston.
Landscape Designer
Verdant Landscape Architecture seeks a landscape architect/designer to join our team! Our woman-owned company in Coolidge Corner Brookline is a busy, open-style studio with a diverse range of projects. We are a fast-paced small office where you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of projects ranging from proposal writing and inception, concept development and preliminary design, entitlements and public hearings, schematic/ design development and construction documentation, cost estimating and construction administration, as well as assistance with invoicing and marketing.
A little bit about Verdant Landscape Architecture: We are a full service, WBE/DBE certified landscape architecture firm founded on a commitment to provide our clients with outstanding design services within an inclusive workplace setting that fosters diversity and innovation. Verdant has built a portfolio that includes a wide range of project types and scales that serves public and private clients, with the majority of our projects distributed throughout New England and New York. Projects include multi-family residential developments, senior living communities, vegetated green roofs, memory care facilities, office-lab developments, cemeteries, active and passive recreational parks and plazas, single-family residences…
Requirements:
Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture
Minimum 1 year of experience in professional design office
Valid Driver’s License
Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
Facility with landscape technical skills including site grading, planting design, detailing, and construction documents
Proficiency with AutoCAD, and Adobe Software (Photoshop, InDesign)
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel)
Knowledge of native and native-adapted plant species of the Northeast
Working knowledge of SketchUp is a plus
LEED Green Associate or AP certification a plus
Verdant offers health insurance, paid vacation/sick time and 12 paid holidays. 401K contribution is offered after 1 year full-time employment. Salary based on skill and experience.
To Apply: Please email your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to kp@verdantla.com
Project Landscape Architect
Come join our award-winning design studio!
Richardson & Associates is a small landscape architecture firm making a big impact on landscapes throughout New England and beyond. The firm is located just minutes from the ocean, mountains, and the beautiful city of Portland, Maine. We have an outstanding roster of high quality projects currently in the office and on the horizon, and are seeking a talented individual to become an integral part of our growing team.
Richardson & Associates fosters a collaborative work environment that encourages design excellence, quality, and innovation. Our projects are diverse in scale, dynamic in range, and typically include working on integrated teams with a variety of like-minded allied professionals in many fields.
The office’s portfolio includes a diverse range of high quality, design focused projects in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Project types include recreational, institutional, streetscapes, historic, civic, community/downtown, brownfields, and residential projects. The majority the firm’s distinctive residential work occurs on the state’s rugged coast and islands as well as within the mountains and alongside the lakes of the state’s interior.
Project Manager applicants should have a minimum of four years proven project management experience, with excellent communication and time management skills. They are expected to contribute to all phases of projects, from their inception through to their completion. This includes proposal writing, budgeting, project coordination, planning, analysis, conceptual design, schematic design, permitting, design development, bidding administration, public speaking, report writing, and permitting, as well as construction documentation and administration. Applicant should have interest in a very hands-on design process including playing an active role with clients, other team members, and contractors.
A proven track record of managing, coordinating, and collaborating with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal team members is a high priority for this position. As well, applicants should have experience with, and enjoy, a fast-paced work environment involving day-to-day management of multiple projects across a wide spectrum of types, sizes, and tasks. Experience with complex residential projects is strongly preferred.
Candidates should demonstrate a high degree of competency in areas of design and have excellent written, graphic and technical skills. Proficiencies in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp (and/or other 3-D modeling software) is required.
This individual must be a team player, have strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills, and be comfortable managing a diversity of tasks.
We offer a competitive compensation package which includes medical benefits, retirement plan (employer match at 3%), and a relocation allowance. If you believe you may be the right fit for our team, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send questions about the position to mail@richardsonassociates.com
Please send a letter of interest, résumé, and work samples to mail@richardsonassociates.com.
Restoration Designer
Wilkinson Ecological Design (WED) is a New England-based team of experts whose mission is to restore the integrity and biodiversity of the unique natural ecosystems throughout New England. WED is dedicated to superior design and land management of complex ecological restoration and bioengineering projects that protect local habitat and enhance land value. Our uniquely qualified staff is professionally licensed, certified, and insured.
Position Summary
The Restoration Designer (RD) produces documentation for land management programs and restoration projects. The RD ensures that all documentation is conducted within the parameters of the work orders to meet client needs and regulatory requirements, and is consistent with WED’s mission and guiding principles. The RD assists with design guidance and delegation of design deliverables to junior design staff, including the ARD and Design Intern.
Principal Accountabilities
Working under the supervision of the Director of Design, coordinate with WED team to ensure projects are designed and implemented to achieve client goals, meet regulatory requirements, and maintain consistency with WED’s mission statement and guiding principles.
Conduct research, complete thorough and detailed site analysis evaluations, perform associated fieldwork and document field investigations in written, verbal and graphic form.
Accurately draft detailed plans, design documents and drawings in written and graphic form, including Land Management Plans, Restoration Plans, site programming diagrams, illustrative sketches, diagrams, sections, as well as construction sections and details
Research project background and requirements (gather and analyze GIS data, historic land use patterns, deed and regulatory research, and supporting scientific documentation) as needed
Assist Director of Design with permitting strategy
Lead Design team with Grant submissions, RFP/RFQ responses, and Sales design materials
Establish and maintain design department connections, processes, and workflows with Hanover satellite office
Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and proposals
Share responsibility for support and mentorship of junior design staff
Communicate with clients, co-workers, and team partners
Attend local conservation commission or other regulatory meetings with potential of presenting
Keep all project files current and organized under WED filing system
Thoroughly and efficiently gather customer and project information and regularly update the CRM system as appropriate.
Provide administrative/CRM support as needed.
Develop and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with regulatory review agency representatives, including completing formal notifications to regulatory agencies as needed.
Maintain regular project documentation including within Sage CRM program and in all incident reports and safety logs, as needed.
Perform other duties or tasks as needed under the direction of the Director of Design.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Job Requirements
Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning or related field preferred coupled with 1+ year of relevant design experience in ecological restoration, landscape design or related field, or Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning or related field coupled with 3+ years of relevant design experience in ecological restoration, landscape design or related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience with Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, Regulations, and Policies as well as local wetland protection Bylaws and Regulation and local Conservation Commission project review procedures.
Familiarity with landscape construction, ecological restoration, and bioengineering construction.
Knowledge of Cape Cod native plant communities.
Knowledge of invasive plant species and control/management techniques.
Microsoft Office proficiency.
Required Licenses:
Valid Driver’s License
MA Pesticide Applicator License (to be acquired within 90 days of hire)
Ability to review and comprehend construction plans and details.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to provide leadership and work respectfully as a team with co-workers.
Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Strategic thinking, planning and time management skills.
Available to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Ability to work outdoors in a variety of adverse weather conditions year-round.
Ability to lift material and/or packages weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
This job will have exposure to occupational hazards such as tick-borne illnesses, biting and stinging insects, and strenuous outdoor activity in a variety of adverse weather conditions.
Salary Range: $60,000-$85,000 per experience level
You may apply by sending a cover letter (optional), portfolio, and resume to Lisa Darcey at ldarcey@ecotoneinc.com.
Mid-Level Landscape Designer – Landscape Architecture
About Us:
Bernice Wahler Landscapes is a boutique design studio located in the seaside villages of Sandwich and Duxbury, MA. We have a vibrant and collaborative studio environment aimed at creating elegant, innovative work. Do you have an enduring appreciation for coastal New England? Come join our team!
Who You Are:
2-3+ years of experience in the field of landscape architecture
Detail-oriented with strong technical skills in grading and documentation, and 3D modeling
Excited about coastal landscapes with a strong understanding of concept design and technical skills
Proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, and hand sketching
A great communicator who is comfortable communicating with clients and consultants is essential
Organized, self-motivated, and eager to learn
Has positive attitude towards teamwork.
Applicants who love to sketch, iterate, and create are encouraged to apply!
Why Join Us?
Work in a tight-knit, Mac-based studio that values creativity and collaboration.
Gain hands-on experience in a variety of project types and phases.
Be part of a team that’s passionate about design and the environment.
Enjoy a fun, supportive atmosphere where your ideas matter
If you think you could be a good fit, would love to hear from you. Please reach out with a resume and portfolio to: kara@bernicewahler.com
Associate Landscape Architect
LeBlanc Jones Landscape Architects is a nationally recognized design firm with offices in Boston and Falmouth, MA, specializing in large mixed-use and private residential projects. Our experienced team shares a deep commitment to design excellence and collaboration.
LJLA has built a studio culture grounded in respect, creative exchange, and shared design values. Strong relationships within our team and with our collaborators are key to the thoughtful, high-quality work we do. We’re committed to supporting growth from within the firm, recognizing each designer’s strengths and interests as they evolve. If you’re passionate about design that connects people to place and thrive in a collaborative, energetic environment, we encourage you to reach out.
We’re currently seeking an Associate Landscape Architect with at least 5 years of experience. The ideal candidate is passionate about design and eager to grow within a close-knit studio environment. Responsibilities include project management, construction observation, mentoring staff, supporting senior managers, leading construction documentation and design presentations, and contributing to proposals and business development.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, and Lumion, along with strong knowledge of planting design and plant materials, is required; licensure as a Landscape Architect is preferred.
BENEFITS:
401(k) with employer contribution after 1 year of service
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education Reimbursement
LeBlanc Jones is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes unique perspectives, voices, and skillsets.
To be considered, please email a portfolio, resume, and letter of interest to careers@leblancjones.com
Entry-Level Landscape Architect/Designer
James Doyle Design Associates is an award-winning landscape design studio located in Greenwich, CT. Our passions lie in creating meaningful and memorable landscapes for residential clients. Our work is diverse and found throughout the U.S. and abroad. Project scopes can range from intimate urban rooftops to rural country farms, waterfront homes, and estates. Our team is comprised of landscape architects and designers with unique backgrounds and interests. Our tailored design process seeks to create solutions informed by architectural context and site history while being ecologically sensitive. We engage with a team of affiliated professionals, including architects, landscape contractors, and environmental consultants, to design and implement a shared vision.
We are looking for an emerging professional to become an integral part of our design process from beginning to completion. This is a role for a self-starter who is eager to learn and contribute. Under the guidance of our experienced team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate all the skills necessary to be a well-rounded and successful landscape architect.
In this role, you will:
Contribute to all project phases, from initial concept and schematic design to detailed construction documents and site administration
Develop graphics and 3D models to communicate design ideas
Collaborate directly with senior designers, architects, engineers, clients, and contractors
Gain hands-on experience in all aspects of project management
Expand your horticultural knowledge and learn the craft of creating timeless, sustainable landscapes
Develop your design skills in a supportive and creative environment
A Commitment to Your Growth:
We invest in our team. We offer a highly competitive compensation package and an environment that supports your professional development.
Excellent Salary & Incentives
100% Employer-Funded Health Insurance plus an HSA with employer contributions
Generous Benefits: 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and personal time
Professional Development: Support for licensure and continuing education
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA or MLA)
0-4 years of relevant internship and/or professional experience
A strong design portfolio that showcases your creativity and technical skills
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop), and Microsoft Office
Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude
Bonus Assets: Knowledge of 3D rendering software (Rhino and Lumion), a passion for horticulture, and/or progress toward professional licensure
To Apply:
Please send the following to CAREERS@JDDA.COM
Cover Letter introducing yourself and your interest in JDDA
Resume detailing your experience and education
Digital Portfolio (PDF format, under 15MB)
Landscape Designer
Stoss Landscape Urbanism is seeking exceptional entry-level and early-career Landscape Designers (0-5 years experience) to join our growing team. Stoss is a Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award winner for landscape architecture and urbanism projects that address some of today's most pressing needs, including climate change and adaptation, social and racial equity, and the advancement of a multifunctional public realm. At any point in time, we are involved in conceiving, designing and managing construction for parks and open spaces; urban and campus design; ecological and resiliency planning; municipal and regional strategies; multi-scale landscape infrastructures; development and remediation projects; furnishings and exhibitions.
We are looking for individuals who:
Share our commitment to creating resilient social spaces that foster vitality, equality and community within the public realm.
Are eager to assist our team in the development of all phases of projects from conceptual design through construction.
Want to learn as much as possible about the field of landscape architecture, collaborate with other professionals and build new skills.
Posses strong graphic and verbal communication skills.
Are interested in immersing themselves in the design, documentation process and field observation of projects.
Can work collaboratively.
Requirements:
Demonstrated proficiency in a combination of the following programs: AutoCAD, Rhino, GIS, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite.
Thorough written and spoken command of the English language
Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
To apply, please upload a resume, portfolio, and cover letter. No phone calls please.
Experienced Project Manager
Stoss Landscape Urbanism is looking for an experienced project manager to join our Boston office.
Candidates will work directly with Directors on complex urban landscape and resiliency projects, and will help organize internal project teams and external coordination with client and subconsultant teams. The ideal candidate must be a self-motivated individual who is willing to take on responsibility and respond to challenges on a daily basis. The ideal candidate will also have a passion for the built environment and urban landscapes and enjoy working in a collaborative studio environment.
Requirements:
MLA, BLA, MArch or BArch required
5 to 12 years of experience in a professional office
Excellent project management skills and/or experience through the construction documentation and construction phases of projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organizational capacity
Excellent 3D and 2D design skills with proven proficiency in AutoCAD and potentially other 2D, 3D, and graphic programs (tailored to experience level)
Ability to creatively problem solve and deliver clear concepts to colleagues and project managers
Ability to smoothly manage work flow and the work of teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced creative environment with tight deadlines
Collaborative and team-oriented
Strong work discipline with exceptional self-management skills
Responsible, hard-working, and self-motivated
Licensure a plus
To apply, please upload a resume, portfolio, and cover letter. No phone calls please.
Landscape Designer
For over 25 years, Polhemus Savery DaSilva (PSD) has collaborated with individuals, families, and institutions to design and build exceptional custom homes that celebrate creative design and quality craftsmanship, honor their natural environments, and set the stage for lasting memories — for generations to come.
PSD is nationally recognized for thoughtfully integrated architecture and construction on Cape Cod and coastal southeastern New England. PSD provides a highly collaborative process that is as special as the buildings we create. Our single-source approach provides seamless communication among the project team and our clients to ensure we meet deadlines, stay on budget, and deliver quality workmanship that realizes our client’s vision.
The Landscape Designer is responsible for landscape architectural drafting during all phases of PSD projects, including the preparation of CAD drawings from sketches, presentation materials, and detailing.
Responsibilities Include:
Draft with CAD programs to translate hand drawn or computer drawn schematic drawings into design development drawings.
Use CAD programs and PSD standards and other best practices to produce construction documents.
Provide design direction for projects under the guidance of Senior Landscape Architect.
Research materials and systems.
Draft and render two- or three-dimensional presentation drawings for use in public relations, permitting, or client presentations.
Reports to Landscape Design Manager. Primarily takes direction from Architectural Project Managers and Senior Landscape Architect but may also take direction from Design Principal or Project Architect.
Please provide an updated resume, LinkedIn, and portfolio with relevant and current work.
Associate - Senior Associate Landscape Architect/ Designer
Brown Sardina, Inc. is a woman-owned, award-winning landscape architecture firm with over 25 years of experience shaping places that inspire, educate, and connect communities. Founded in 1996, the firm combines a legacy of timeless design, creating environments that inspire, educate, and nurture communities.
Our team of landscape architects and designers excel at creating unique and timeless spaces by understanding their role in shaping natural, constructed, and social environments.
About the Role
Brown Sardina, Inc. is seeking a skilled Associate or Senior Associate Landscape Architect/ Designer with 6–10+ years of experience to join our collaborative team. This position involves leading and supporting design efforts across a range of public and private sector projects, including educational campuses, community development, civic spaces, and public parks.
The ideal candidate is an experienced professional who thrives in working on multiple projects and has expertise in site planning and schematic design through construction administration.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and organize projects through all phases of design and construction
Develop the preparation of construction documents and specifications.
Conduct on-site and in-office construction administration, including site visits, submitting shop drawings, and RFIs.
Coordinate with internal teams, sub-consultants, clients, and stakeholders
Present concepts and deliverables to clients, review boards, and community groups
Oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables with support from leadership
Qualifications
BLA or MLA from an accredited program.
6–10+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture
Proven experience leading, organizing, and managing projects from start to finish
Deep knowledge of landscape construction detailing, grading, planting design, and materials
Strong design sensibility and the ability to communicate ideas clearly through sketches, presentations, and technical drawings
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office (Additions: Rhino, Lumion)
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
Please send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio (PDF 10mb max) to jobs@brownsardina.com. We look forward to learning how your experience and passion can contribute to the future of Brown Sardina, Inc.