Landscape Designer (1-3 Years of Professional Experience)

Landscape DesignerSWA's Houston studio is looking for a Landscape Designer with 1-3 years of professional experience who is eager to help shape resilient, equitable, and beautifully crafted places—locally and around the world.Our Houston office operates at the intersection of global practice and local impact. We work with public agencies, developers, and civic partners to rethink how cities grow, adapt, and thrive—often as prime consultant, with a strong voice in shaping design outcomes. From urban parks and waterfronts to complex civic and mixed-use projects, our work is rooted in Houston's diverse communities and ecosystems while engaging ideas at an international scale.At SWA, you'll collaborate closely with project teams on projects of varying scale and complexity. You'll contribute to design concepts, visual storytelling, and the development of technical drawings—while growing your skills in a supportive, idea-driven studio. We're looking for someone curious, creative, and ready to jump in—someone excited to learn, contribute, and help turn big ideas into built work.What You'll DoProduce compelling design and presentation graphicsCreate 3D models, renderings, plans, and perspectivesAssist in the preparation of landscape construction documents, including site layouts, planting plans, grading, sections, and detailsTranslate design concepts and redlines into clear, accurate technical drawingsCollaborate with senior designers and multidisciplinary teamsParticipate in team meetings and design discussionsWhat You BringA degree from an accredited program in Landscape Architecture or a related fieldStrong design thinking, organization, and attention to detailWorking knowledge of technical drawings and construction documentationClear written and verbal communication skillsComfort working collaboratively in a fast-paced studio environmentProficiency in design and visualization tools, including:Adobe Creative Cloud3D modeling/rendering tools (Rhino, SketchUp, Revit, Lumion, Enscape)AutoCADGrasshopper and GIS experience a plusWhy SWA | HoustonWork alongside a diverse, talented team within a globally respected design practiceEngage with exciting projects across Houston, the U.S., and internationallyBe part of an idea-driven studio where design excellence guides everything we doGrow your design, technical, and communication skills with mentorship and supportAccess a standout benefits package, including employee stock ownership, profit sharing, and long-term wealth-building opportunitiesLive and work in one of the most diverse, creative, and affordable major cities in the U.S.How to ApplyPlease submit the following:ResumePortfolio highlighting work you're most proud ofBrief cover letter sharing what inspires you as a designer and the types of projects and ideas you're excited to explore