As a Landscape Architect, you will lead & collaborate teams to develop innovative landscape design solutions from concept through construction.
24th June, 2025
Job Summary:
Ground Works Land Design is seeking a passionate and creative Landscape & Hardscape Designer to join our team. You will collaborate with senior designers and project managers to help bring high-end residential and commercial landscapes & hardscapes to life. This role is ideal for someone with strong landscape and hardscape design experience, ready to take ownership from concept through completion. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on planet Earth & are committed to design excellence and client satisfaction.
Pay Range: $65k – 100k Annually (wage based on experience)
About Us:
Ground Works Land Design specializes in premier, award-winning residential and commercial maintenance and landscape design throughout the Cleveland area. We take great pride in both the quality of our work and the culture we’ve built—celebrating our team with staff appreciation events like our annual Christmas party, after-work cookouts, happy hour Fridays, seasonal gatherings, and more.
What Sets Us Apart:
Set Work Schedule – Rarely Work Weekends
Promotion Potential and Growth Opportunities
Health, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability Benefits
401k with Company Match
Paid-Time Off and Holiday’s Off for Hourly and Salary Employees
Company Uniforms Provided
Company Clothing Store with Free Bi-Annual Credits
Employee Appreciation Events
Your Responsibilities:
Assist in the development of landscape design concepts, including site planning, plant selection, and material specification.
Support senior designers in preparing design presentations, concept drawings, and technical documents.
Collaborate with other team members, including project managers and contractors, to ensure the seamless integration of landscape designs into larger projects.
Assist in managing project timelines, ensuring that all deliverables are met according to deadlines.
Participate in client meetings and help translate their needs and preferences into design concepts.
Stay up-to-date on landscape design trends, industry standards, and new technologies to bring fresh ideas to the team.
What We’re Looking For:
3 years of experience in landscape/hardscape design architecture
Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modeling tools.
Strong knowledge of plant materials and sustainable design principles.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Detail-oriented with creative problem-solving abilities.
An understanding of construction documentation and techniques is a plus.
Familiarity with GIS and landscape analysis tools.
Experience with site grading and stormwater management.
Knowledge of local zoning regulations and code compliance.
Hands-on experience with Vectorworks & Adobe Suite.
Ground Works Land Design is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and we’re all about celebrating what makes each person unique. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming place where everyone can do their best work.
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