Landscape Designer/Planner

Design Workshop•Aspen, CO

6d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Design Workshop Inc. is seeking an early-career landscape architecture professional for a designer and planner role based in its Aspen studio. The role offers opportunities to develop design and technical skills across a range of project types and scales, working collaboratively as an integral member of the studio and project teams. The position serves private and public clients and contributes to legacy projects through design, planning, graphic communication, business development, and project management. The firm describes itself as an internationally recognized practice founded in 1969, focused on landscape architecture, urban design, community and regional planning, market analysis, and strategic services. The salary range is $65,000–$75,000, depending on demonstrated project and professional work experience. Compensation may also include annual pay-for-performance merit increases, discretionary bonuses based on firm profitability, and professional advancement awards. The firm supports the development of hybrid work schedules and offers personal time off, paid holidays, health and well-being benefits, retirement benefits, commuter support, rental housing expense assistance, professional development support, and employee ownership through an ESOP Trust. Applications are accepted through January 15, 2027, or until the position is filled.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited landscape architecture program.
3–5 years of professional landscape architecture and/or related work experience.
Exceptional AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and digital production skills.
Proficiency in graphic communication, analysis, 3D modeling programs such as SketchUp and Lumion, and Adobe Suite.
Proficiency in ArcGIS, with examples of mapping and analysis, and proven experience with construction documentation.
Solid technical foundation, including understanding of drawings, grading, and basic construction.
Positive attitude and open mind toward involvement in a wide range of project types.
Self-motivation, initiative, strong organizational and communication skills, and readiness to work collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in landscape architecture or a combination of architecture/urban design, planning, and/or engineering-oriented degrees.
Currently pursuing or already holding a landscape architecture license.
Pursuing or holding certifications related to the landscape, architecture, or engineering profession.

Responsibilities

Provide residential, urban, resort and recreational, community, site-planning, and neighborhood design services, as well as design guidelines, form-based or hybrid codes, and project management services for private and public clients.
Develop and implement legacy work through exceptional design, project graphic communication, planning, business development, and project management.
Act with an entrepreneurial spirit to advance the work and grow the business.
Contribute to project success through effective internal and external coordination, creative problem-solving, and diligent task completion.
Participate in a range of design and technical tasks across project types and scales as part of project teams.

Benefits

Personal time off and paid holidays.
Comprehensive health, wealth, and well-being benefits, including company-paid medical premiums for employee-only coverage.
Health savings account (HSA) option.
Dental and vision coverage.
401(k) plan with a 5% match.
Life insurance and company-paid disability insurance.
Public transportation and bicycle commuter expense support.
Rental housing expense assistance.
Financial support toward degrees, professional certifications, training, and licensing.
Employee ownership through participation in an ESOP Trust.
Annual pay-for-performance merit increases.
Discretionary bonus payouts based on firm profitability.
Professional advancement awards.
Flexibility to develop hybrid work schedules.