Entry Level Landscape Designer
The Entry Level Landscape Designer at Confidential Client supports the Landscape Architecture Team in designing parks, urban spaces, and infrastructure projects across the Northeast. This role involves developing 3D models, renderings, and construction documents while collaborating with senior designers in a hybrid work environment. The position offers professional growth opportunities within a culture committed to sustainability, community impact, and inclusivity.
About Careertakes
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Landscape Designer to join a collaborative Landscape Architecture team in Boston, MA. This hybrid, full-time role offers hands-on project experience across parks, urban spaces, campus settings, and landscape infrastructure. The position is ideal for recent graduates or candidates with internship or coursework experience who are ready to develop design, modeling, and construction documentation skills.
- Location: Boston, MA (onsite / hybrid)
- Employment type: Full time
- Salary: USD $56,253.00 - USD $73,832.00 / Yr.
What You’ll Do
- Design site and landscape projects for parks, open spaces, campus and urban environments, municipal spaces, landscape infrastructure, and remediation/development sites
- Develop 3D models, renderings, and presentation graphics to communicate design intent
- Assist with preparation of construction drawings and permit/document sets
- Collaborate with senior designers, engineers, and environmental specialists on multidisciplinary teams
- Participate in site visits, client meetings, and project coordination
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related design field
- Prior internships, coursework, or relevant hands-on experience in landscape architecture or site design
- Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with SketchUp, Rhino, and/or Lumion is a plus
- Solid verbal and written communication skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to contribute positively in a studio team environment and take direction from senior staff
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field
- Technical experience in plant selection, planting plans, and landscape detailing
- Advanced proficiency with modeling and visualization tools (SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, etc.)
Compensation & Benefits
- Base pay range: USD $56,253.00 - USD $73,832.00 / Yr. (pay is based on skills and experience)
- Annual bonus, profit sharing, and employee stock ownership opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and qualified student loan paydown contributions
- Licensure/certification exam reimbursements and fee support
- Wellness rewards, flexible summer Fridays, hybrid work arrangements
- Child adoption assistance and pet insurance
Culture & Growth
Confidential Client values inclusion, mentorship, and professional development. You’ll find structured career paths, training, conference support, and mentorship to grow your design and technical skills while contributing to sustainable, community-focused projects.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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