Landscape Designer I

Description:

Ready to start your career with a firm that will make your development a priority? Join WithersRavenel as a Landscape Designer I and play a key role in helping to shape the communities where we live and work.

As part of our Design + Planning Team in Charlotte and Raleigh, you’ll work closely with Landscape Architects, Project Managers, and Professional Engineers to translate concepts into high-quality, documentable design solutions. This hands-on role is ideal for early-career landscape designers who are eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to impactful projects.

Why This Role:

• Gain hands-on experience supporting landscape architecture projects from concept through construction.
• Build technical and creative skills through design production, graphics, and renderings.
• Learn from experienced professionals who are invested in your growth and development.
• Play an active role in producing studio deliverables and shaping project outcomes.
• Hybrid schedule - about 3-4 days a week in the office.

Why WithersRavenel?

• 100% Employee-Owned - your leadership directly impacts the success we all share
• People First Culture - a company that values balance, wellbeing, and authentic connection
• Legacy of Growth - opportunities to advance your career while investing in the growth of others

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited school, or equivalent experience
• AutoCAD, MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil3D, Geopak, and/or graphic software experience
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Experience in SketchUp or other modeling software
• Self-motivated, engaged, and team-oriented with the ability to work independently
• Execute multiple tasks under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Understand planning and/or design concepts and methods
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in hand-graphics and rendering
• Willingness to take direction and learn software applications

Preferred:

• Internships in field of expertise

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of the position. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

WithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. At WithersRavenel, we strive to build and nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a normal part of doing business, not an initiative. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. By hiring highly talented people who align with our Core Values, we continue to enrich and broaden our ownership community, as well as the employee and client experience. This purposeful approach to diversity and inclusion leads to greater commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work, and lives.

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