Landscape Designer

Job Title: Landscape Designer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and creative Landscape Designer to manage project progress, schedules, deliverables, and budgets. You will coordinate with internal team members and external consultants, supporting multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and consistency. Collaborate with Principals and Designers to develop innovative landscape design solutions and prepare conceptual, schematic, and design development plans. Contribute creative ideas that balance aesthetics, functionality, and environmental stewardship. Produce comprehensive construction documents and detailed plan sets, and develop grading plans, planting plans, hardscape layouts, and custom construction details.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high drafting and documentation standards throughout all project phases.

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, fabricators, contractors, and municipal agencies.

• Participate in project meetings and assist with technical problem-solving.

• Conduct site visits and field observations.

• Review shop drawings and material submittals.

• Assist with RFI responses and construction-phase coordination.

• Work closely with junior team members and contribute to a collaborative studio environment.

• Assist in the production of presentation graphics and project materials.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA or MLA).

• 4+ years of professional landscape architecture or landscape design experience.

• High-end residential project experience.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating design ability and construction documentation expertise.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop), MS Office.

• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Rhino, Lumion, or other 3D visualization software.

• Experience with horticulture and planting design.

• Landscape Architecture licensure or active path toward licensure.

Work Environment

The role involves working in a collaborative studio environment, coordinating with various professionals and attending project meetings. You will use technologies such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Rhino. Expect a mix of office-based work and site visits, requiring a balance of creativity and technical expertise.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westchester, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Westchester, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Westchester,NY.

About Actalent

Actalent 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.

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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.