Landscape Designer Job at DesignForce in Fairfax County

Now Hiring: Landscape Designer

Are you passionate about designing outdoor living spaces that are not only beautiful but also functional and sustainable? Would you love to be part of an energetic, innovative, and creative team? Our client is currently seeking a Landscape Designer for its Landscape Architecture practice in its multidisciplinary office space in Herndon, Virginia.

Our client is a vibrant, multidisciplinary consultancy specializing in engineering, planning, and design, with a strong focus on an employee-centric culture and a community-driven, local portfolio. Since its founding, their Landscape Architecture studio has established a legacy of creating spaces that enrich communities, enhance public well-being, promote sustainability, and foster innovation. Their diverse portfolio spans from large-scale campus plans and K-12 facilities to intimate courtyards and residential communities, offering opportunities for continuous learning and well-rounded expertise.

Key Responsibilities

As a Landscape Designer, you'll receive hands-on mentorship while working closely with a collaborative team to develop innovative design solutions across a variety of project types. Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with project team members to shape and guide the design and execution of projects of varying scales and types.
• Assisting in the creation of design and construction drawings for landscape and site designs, including layout, grading, and hardscape.
• Working alongside senior team members to develop conceptual designs using both hand-drawn and digital techniques.
• Creating digital graphics and renderings using Adobe Creative Suite and other presentation software.
• Providing graphic design, technical production, urban and landscape design, and site planning support for a wide range of projects, including mixed-use residential developments, streetscapes, parks, and community facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Landscape architectural degree (one-year of professional experience or internship preferred).
• AutoCAD / Adobe Creative Suite & design proficiency.
• Experience with Sketchup, Revit, and other 3D modeling platforms.
• Have a passion for collaboration throughout the design and execution of projects.

What They Offer

Our client's benefits are a reflection of their inclusive values, designed to support employees in leading happy, healthy, and balanced lives. Their comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(K) with company match.
• Flexible Hybrid Work Options with Dual Workspace Setup.
• Robust Professional Development Support.
• Competitive Paid Time Off and Paid Company Holidays.
• On-Demand External Career Coach.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran or disabled status.