Landscape Architect

Landscape Architect / Landscape DesignerThis is an opportunity to join a designdriven, multidisciplinary architecture and planning firm with a long-standing presence in Los Angeles and a national portfolio of thoughtful, contextresponsive work. The studio is known for collaborative design culture, technical rigor, and projects that balance creativity with realworld execution.Within the landscape team, this role offers meaningful exposure across the full project lifecycle. You’ll contribute to early concepts, develop designs through construction documentation, and collaborate closely with architects, planners, and engineers. It’s an ideal position for someone beyond entry level who wants growth, mentorship, and increasing responsibility without being left to figure everything out alone.What You’ll DoDevelop conceptual landscape designs, diagrams, and visual studiesProduce construction documents (plans, details, redlines) in AutoCADStay involved across multiple project phases, from concept through CDsCoordinate with architects, civil engineers, and other consultantsParticipate in client communication as experience allowsContribute to design narratives, proposals, and presentationsCollaborate closely with a small, designfocused landscape teamThe WorkProjects span a wide range of scales and environments, including:Public and civic spaces (streetscapes, transitadjacent projects, infrastructure)Institutional and educational campusesSelect private and designintensive workYou’ll move between large, complex sites and smaller, detaildriven projectsadaptability and curiosity are important.What We’re Looking ForThis role is best suited for someone who:Has 3-7 years of professional experience in landscape architecture or landscape designIs designstrong and also comfortable producing construction documentationCan take ownership of tasks, ask questions, and keep work moving forwardWants to grow into greater responsibility over timeValues collaboration, clarity, and followthroughRequired SkillsAutoCAD with real construction documentation experienceAdobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)Strong landscape design fundamentalsExperience contributing to CDs and technical detailingA portfolio clearly showing your personal contributions and built or detailed workA portfolio is required for consideration. Resumes without portfolios will not advance.NicetoHaveRhino, Lumion, SketchUp, or other visualization toolsExperience with highend residential, hospitality, civic, or urban projectsConsultant coordination experienceStrong writing or narrative skills for proposalsRevit exposure (used on select projects but not required)What Success Looks LikeStrong performers:Communicate proactively and take initiativeBalance creativity with technical followthroughStay engaged from concept through documentationShow interest in growth and increasing ownershipJob Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.