SWA · 5 hours ago
Landscape Designer (1-3 Years of Professional Experience)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSWA’s Houston studio is seeking a Landscape Designer with 1-3 years of professional experience to contribute to resilient and beautifully crafted places. The role involves collaborating with project teams on design concepts, technical drawings, and visual storytelling while engaging in projects that impact local communities and ecosystems.
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Responsibilities
Produce compelling design and presentation graphics
Create 3D models, renderings, plans, and perspectives
Assist in the preparation of landscape construction documents, including site layouts, planting plans, grading, sections, and details
Translate design concepts and redlines into clear, accurate technical drawings
Collaborate with senior designers and multidisciplinary teams
Participate in team meetings and design discussions
Qualification
Required
A degree from an accredited program in Landscape Architecture or a related field
Strong design thinking, organization, and attention to detail
Working knowledge of technical drawings and construction documentation
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Comfort working collaboratively in a fast-paced studio environment
Proficiency in design and visualization tools, including: Adobe Creative Cloud, 3D modeling/rendering tools (Rhino, SketchUp, Revit, Lumion, Enscape), AutoCAD
Preferred
Grasshopper and GIS experience a plus
Benefits
Employee stock ownership
Profit sharing
Long-term wealth-building opportunities
Company
SWA
SWA is a long-standing, employee-owned collective of eight independent studios practicing landscape architecture, planning, and urban design.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gerdo Aquino, FASLA
Co-CEO
Kevin Shanley
Past CEO
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