Landscape Designer (3-5 Years of Professional Experience)
SWA, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
SWA’s Houston studio is looking for Landscape Designers with 3-5 years of professional experience in design leadership, construction documentation, project coordination, and BIM/Revit to join our award-winning team of landscape architects, architects, urban designers, and planners. Our Houston office operates at the intersection of global practice and local impact. While deeply rooted in Houston’s communities and ecosystems, our work extends internationally — engaging diverse climates, cultures, and urban conditions. We work with public agencies, developers, and civic partners to rethink how cities grow, adapt, and thrive — often as prime consultant, giving our teams a strong voice in shaping design outcomes from concept through construction.
What You’ll Do
Contribute across all phases of the design process, from concept design and visualization to detailing, construction documentation, and construction phase services
Support project management and coordination, including schedules, deliverables, and consultant collaboration
Translate design intent into clear, buildable drawings and BIM/Revit models
Work closely with project leaders and multidisciplinary teams on projects of varying scale and complexity
Take ownership of tasks and produce high-quality work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced studio environment
Who You Are
You have 3–5 years of professional experience in a landscape architecture or multidisciplinary design practice
You bring a proven portfolio demonstrating built or well-developed work
You understand the full landscape architecture process—and how design excellence survives real-world constraints
You’re organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities
You communicate clearly and confidently—visually, verbally, and in writing
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field
Strong design, technical, and organizational skills
Proficiency in:
Adobe Creative Cloud
3D modeling/rendering tools (Rhino, SketchUp, Revit, Lumion, Enscape)
AutoCAD
Grasshopper and GIS experience a plus
Why SWA | Houston
Work alongside a diverse, talented team within a globally respected design practice
Engage with exciting projects across Houston, the U.S., and internationally
Be part of an idea-driven studio where design excellence guides everything we do
Access a standout benefits package, including employee stock ownership, profit sharing, and long-term wealth-building opportunities
Live and work in one of the most diverse, creative, and affordable major cities in the U.S.
How To Apply Please submit the following:
Resume / CV
Design Portfolio (PDF format, max 20MB)
Contact information for 2–3 references
Cover letter / personal note is optional
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What You’ll Do
Contribute across all phases of the design process, from concept design and visualization to detailing, construction documentation, and construction phase services
Support project management and coordination, including schedules, deliverables, and consultant collaboration
Translate design intent into clear, buildable drawings and BIM/Revit models
Work closely with project leaders and multidisciplinary teams on projects of varying scale and complexity
Take ownership of tasks and produce high-quality work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced studio environment
Who You Are
You have 3–5 years of professional experience in a landscape architecture or multidisciplinary design practice
You bring a proven portfolio demonstrating built or well-developed work
You understand the full landscape architecture process—and how design excellence survives real-world constraints
You’re organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities
You communicate clearly and confidently—visually, verbally, and in writing
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field
Strong design, technical, and organizational skills
Proficiency in:
Adobe Creative Cloud
3D modeling/rendering tools (Rhino, SketchUp, Revit, Lumion, Enscape)
AutoCAD
Grasshopper and GIS experience a plus
Why SWA | Houston
Work alongside a diverse, talented team within a globally respected design practice
Engage with exciting projects across Houston, the U.S., and internationally
Be part of an idea-driven studio where design excellence guides everything we do
Access a standout benefits package, including employee stock ownership, profit sharing, and long-term wealth-building opportunities
Live and work in one of the most diverse, creative, and affordable major cities in the U.S.
How To Apply Please submit the following:
Resume / CV
Design Portfolio (PDF format, max 20MB)
Contact information for 2–3 references
Cover letter / personal note is optional
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