Design Collective seeking Landscape Architect

Design Collective is seeking a talented and motivated Landscape Architect with 1–5 years of professional experience to join our design studio in Downtown Baltimore. We are looking for a designer who is curious, collaborative, and eager to grow—someone who enjoys thinking through design challenges, contributing ideas, and working with a multidisciplinary team to create meaningful places and experiences.

Our Landscape Architecture studio works across a diverse range of project types, with a strong focus on urban open space, parks, plazas, streetscapes, multifamily and student housing, K–12 education, and civic and entertainment projects. Our work ranges from early planning and community engagement through design, documentation, and construction administration.

This is an opportunity to work on projects that have a tangible impact on communities while developing your design, technical, and professional skills alongside an experienced team.

We are looking for a Landscape Architect who:

• Holds a professional degree in Landscape Architecture and has 1–5 years of professional experience.

• Brings a strong interest in landscape design and a desire to develop their own design voice.

• Is curious, proactive, and willing to ask questions, explore ideas, and contribute to the design process.

• Has strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.

• Has proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Rhino, and/or SketchUp. Experience with GIS and Lumion is a plus.

• Demonstrates strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Has excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.

• Can manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

• Is interested in developing both their design and technical skills through all phases of project delivery.

• Is working toward professional licensure or interested in pursuing licensure.

What you'll do:

As a member of our Landscape Architecture studio, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects from concept through construction. Responsibilities may include:

• Contribute to the development of landscape design concepts and solutions at multiple scales.

• Support community engagement, public meetings, and stakeholder facilitation.

• Assist with the preparation of project presentations, diagrams, renderings, and other graphic materials.

• Develop design and construction documentation from feasibility and conceptual design through Construction Administration.

• Collaborate with landscape architects, architects, planners, interior designers, environmental graphic designers, engineers, consultants, and clients.

• Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction observation.

• Assist with project planning, coordination, and day-to-day project management.

• Participate actively in project meetings, design reviews, and team communications.

• Coordinate with product representatives and industry partners to research and evaluate materials, products, and systems.

• Help develop planting plans, details, specifications, and other technical documentation.

• Contribute to a collaborative studio culture focused on design quality, technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

• Take increasing ownership of project tasks and design opportunities as your experience develops.

Why Join Design Collective?

At Design Collective, we believe the best work happens when people bring different perspectives, disciplines, and ideas to the table. As a Landscape Architect, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work on impactful, community-focused projects across a diverse range of scales and project types.

• Collaborate with talented professionals across five design disciplines.

• Gain experience across all phases of project delivery, from planning and community engagement through construction.

• Develop your design voice while learning from experienced landscape architects and multidisciplinary design professionals.

• Work in a design-driven culture that values creativity, curiosity, innovation, and technical excellence.

• Pursue professional licensure with support from the firm.

• Contribute to projects that create meaningful places and lasting value for the communities we serve.

• Build lasting relationships with clients, consultants, industry partners, and fellow designers.

Compensation & Benefits

Design Collective offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Salary range: $55,000–$75,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

• Employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• 401(k) with above-standard company-paid contributions.

  Company-paid medical and prescription coverage.

• Employer-paid medical deductible.

• Voluntary dental and vision coverage.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Two weeks of paid vacation or more depending on experience.

• Paid sick days.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Licensure and registration reimbursement program.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Networking and professional organization support.

• And more.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about landscape architecture, enjoy working collaboratively, and are eager to contribute to meaningful projects and communities, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit a resume and portfolio (or link to an online portfolio) to HR@designcollective.com

Please include “Landscape Architect – Baltimore” in the subject line.

*Submissions without a portfolio will not be reviewed.