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 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 techniques.

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:

• Bachelor's 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 you're 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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit the EEO website.

DJ&A is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.