Landscape Designer II

Landscape Designer II

Founded in 1973 DJ&A is a multidisciplinary professional services consulting firm with office locations across the United States. Our team of professionals work across the country to deliver a diverse range of engineering environmental survey mapping landscape architecture and planning projects for federal state local and private clientele.

DJ&A is seeking a Landscape Designer II to join our growing landscape architecture team. This position supports landscape architecture and site development projects with an emphasis on producing high-quality graphics 3D renderings and visualization deliverables that bring design concepts to life for clients stakeholders and the public. This is a great opportunity for an early-career landscape architecture professional with strong design and visualization skills who is eager to grow within a collaborative mentorship-driven team.

Please note: A portfolio (PDF or link) showcasing your design graphic and 3D visualization work Lumion renderings in particular is required for consideration.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Support & Design

• Support landscape architecture and other site development projects across planning design and construction including site layout planting plans grading concepts and hardscape details.
• Assist in preparing landscape plans exhibits specifications and cost estimates under the guidance of senior landscape architects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary internal teams and external consultants and contribute to QA/QC reviews to help ensure accurate high-quality deliverables.
• Develop high-quality graphics for public input and presentations.

Visualization & Graphics

• Develop high-quality 3D renderings animations and visual simulations using Lumion or other software to communicate design concepts to clients stakeholders and review boards.
• Produce compelling graphics illustrative plans and presentation materials for proposals public meetings and client presentations.
• Translate design intent from senior landscape architects and civil engineers into clear visually engaging deliverables staying current with visualization software and rendering technique

The Team

• You would be joining a growing team of three other landscape architects and designers located at other locations across the country.
• Virtual communication remote staff mentoring and organization are top priorities for this position.
• Be the Landscape Architecture voice for a team of multi-discipline professionals advocate for the greatest design outcome.
• Contribute to a respectful inclusive team culture where people feel supported challenged and valued.

Collaboration & Professional Growth

• Support client engagement by helping prepare materials for meetings and presentations and collaborate with project managers and senior engineers to refine concepts based on feedback.
• Participate in internal design reviews and contribute creative ideas to project solutions.
• Receive mentorship from senior landscape architects to build technical design and project management skills and pursue continued learning toward PLA licensure.
• Contribute to a collaborative respectful and quality-focused team environment.

Preferred Project Experience:

• Urban and civic landscape design
• Parks trails and open space planning
• Streetscape design
• Site development for public and private clients
• Creating 3D visualizations renderings or animations for design presentations

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture from a LAAB-accredited program (required).
• 0-5 years of professional landscape architecture experience.
• Strong proficiency in Lumion 3D or other rendering and visualization software (required); a portfolio is required for consideration.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D SketchUp and/or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop InDesign Illustrator).
• Working toward PLA licensure preferred; candidates pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply.
• Strong organizational communication and time-management skills with demonstrated attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit stand and use computer equipment for extended periods.
• Occasional travel to project sites including outdoor environments and construction areas.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development support including licensure and training
  • Flexible work schedule

Office Location

• Missoula or Bozeman Montana
• Denver Colorado
• South Holland IL or Frankfort IL (Chicagoland area)

Who Will Thrive in This Role

You may thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy creating compelling visuals and take pride in bringing design concepts to life through renderings and graphics.
• Are early in your landscape architecture career and eager to build your technical design and visualization skills.
• Care about quality accuracy and producing work youre proud of.
• Enjoy learning through mentorship and collaborating with senior designers.
• Are organized detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple deliverables.
• Appreciate a workplace where integrity collaboration and people matter as much as technical expertise.

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