Landscape Designer

Denver, CO (Onsite)

Full‑Time

$54,475 – $63,315

Build Communities. Grow Your Career. Join a Culture-First Team.

At Strata Design & Planning, we believe culture is everything. We are a collaborative, technically driven team committed to delivering high-value, thoughtful planning and development solutions. Every project is unique—and we approach each one with creativity, accountability, and integrity.

We are seeking a motivated Landscape Designer/Architect (1–3 years’ experience) to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career professional who wants to gain hands‑on experience across design, planning, entitlement, and project coordination.

Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable.

What You’ll Do

You’ll contribute to projects from concept through construction documentation while working closely with our landscape architects and planners, and collaborate with our design partners too.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist in conceptual site design, master planning, site planning, planting designs and construction details.
• Prepare plans and details using AutoCAD
• Prepare graphics and presentation materials using SketchUp, Lumion and Adobe Creative Suite
• Support planning team with occasional entitlement and regulatory submittals
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and consultants
• Contribute to grading coordination and construction documentation

What We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years of experience in landscape architecture
• Degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required
• Experience with SketchUp and/or Lumion required
• Experience with Microsoft Office required
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) preferred
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu preferred
• Strong design sensibility and graphic presentation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and work collaboratively as a team member

Why Strata?

We are a Culture First company that believes our success starts with supporting our employees. Our values guide how we work every day:

• Openness – Embrace new ideas and different perspectives
• Honesty & Transparency – Communicate clearly and directly
• Integrity – Do the right thing for teammates and clients
• Accountability – Follow through and get things done
• Empowerment – Take smart risks and support one another

What You Can Expect

• A collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Ongoing technical and soft-skills training
• Opportunities for increasing responsibility and career growth
• A company committed to ethical practices and sustainable development

We take pride in delivering technically superior, high-value solutions while fostering a workplace where employees feel supported, challenged, and inspired.

If you are passionate about land planning, enjoy problem-solving, and want to grow with a team that values both performance and people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us shape the communities of tomorrow.

Application Deadline

April 10, 2026 (Position may remain open until filled.)

Please upload a copy of your portfolio showcasing relevant landscape design work as part of your application.

Strata is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including review of national, state, and local criminal databases and the National Sex Offender Registry.

Pay: $54,475.00 - $63,315.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Landscape design: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Denver, CO 80204 (Required)

Work Location: In person