About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Urban landscape design, installation, and maintenance — green infrastructure and rooftop/terrace projects.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Junior Landscape Designer + Project Manager to support design and delivery of urban landscape projects across New York City. This hybrid, full-time hourly role sits at the intersection of design and field execution: you’ll help develop planting plans and drawings, support project scheduling and budgets, join site visits, and collaborate with crews and consultants to ensure strong design intent through construction.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist in developing landscape designs, planting plans, and material palettes for rooftops, terraces, streetscapes, and amenity spaces
• Produce drawings, renderings, submittals, and client presentation materials using AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Support site analysis, measurements, and construction oversight
• Help manage timelines, budgets, procurement, and project estimates
• Coordinate with internal crews, subcontractors, and external consultants (architects, engineers, developers)
• Track project progress, document changes, and maintain organized records
• Troubleshoot installation and build challenges on-site to preserve design intent
• Prepare client-facing deliverables and participate in meetings with clear follow-ups

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field
• 0–3 years relevant experience (including internships)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required; familiarity with SketchUp, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Strong design sensibility, attention to detail, and interest in urban ecology and green infrastructure
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable both in-office and in the field
• A self-starter excited about hands-on work and collaborative project delivery

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What We’re Looking For

• Someone equally enthusiastic about conceptual design and getting their hands dirty on-site
• A proactive team member who follows through and asks the right questions
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with frequent site access across NYC

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Compensation & Benefits

• $25 - $28 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and applicable leave (family, medical, bereavement)
• Retirement benefit participation
• Discounted employee CSA offering and event/workshop discounts
• Access to seasonal produce when on-site

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Growth Opportunity & Location

• Clear advancement path toward Project Manager and Landscape Architect roles with increasing design ownership and client-facing responsibility
• Role is based in New York City with travel to project sites across the five boroughs; hybrid in-office + frequent field work

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Legal & Inclusion

Confidential Client is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and considers applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, you’re encouraged to apply.

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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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