Landscape Designer - PLA

LJA • Fort Worth, TX

54d

About The Position

As a Landscape Designer at LJA Land Development, you will be
responsible for supporting landscape architecture projects by collaborating with
senior staff, contributing to design solutions, and managing assigned tasks
across multiple projects. The position emphasizes developing strong technical,
graphic, and communication skills while gaining exposure to professional
organizations, conferences, and best practices in the field. Ideal candidates
are motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to grow their design expertise in a
fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture (or related fields)
• 0-2 years of experience. Capable of independent work and managing assigned tasks from multiple PMs/APMs on multiple projects.
• Capable of exploring solutions to design problems and presenting options to Senior Staff
• Foundation of CAD and Project Assembly Skills
• Foundation in Graphic Communication
• Basic skills in presenting
• Familiarity with commonly used software: AutoCAD, GIS SketchUp, Lumion Photoshop, InDesign Revit/Vectorworks/Rhino BlueBeam, PlanGrid

Nice To Haves

• Ability to consistently perform in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Actively collaborate with senior staff in updating existing techniques, tools, and processes in both delivery and administration of projects.
• Actively work towards a positive environment and motivate team members to improve.
• Begin to participate in relevant professional, young professional, and community organizations to grow personal professional network & skills and to increase exposure to the team
• Build a foundation of strong communication skills: verbal, written, & graphic
• Attendance of relevant regional/state conferences/workshops to keep up on current trends & techniques and to increase professional network and BD exposure
• Develop a basic understanding of relevant and appropriate regulations at local, regional, and federal levels
• Participate in meetings, conversations, and initiatives with Senior Staff as need/assigned
• Attend internal and external leadership and management workshops as available
• Manage task assignments from multiple projects on varied timelines.
• Maintain company design styles, aesthetics, and quality to ensure clients’ needs in decision-making and marketing are met.
• Develop understanding of time need to complete assigned tasks and effectively communicate issues with project managers
• Develop foundation of knowledge of appropriate construction, finishing, and planting materials in our geographic areas of work
• Work with and assist project LD’s and staff to produce graphic and construction documents based on project needs and requirements.
• Efficient communication with project team members
• Build basic skills in graphic communication, efficiency, and knowledge in areas of design including, but not limited to, site design, planting design, and constructability.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level