Entry-level Landscape Designer (1-2 years of experience)

San Francisco, CA Until 9/21/2026 1+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

SWA San Francisco is seeking talented, design-oriented candidates with 1 to 2 years of professional experience in landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, or planning fields, and a passion for graphic representation. Dual degree holders in landscape architecture and another field are encouraged to apply.

Working with us in this role, you may be responsible for:

  • Design
  • 3D modeling
  • Rendering
  • Producing presentation graphics and presentations
  • Assisting in the preparation of construction drawings/documents, sets
  • Attending and participating in meetings
  • Working with senior designers on a collaborative team

Job location: San Francisco, CA

Requirements:

  • A professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or urban design.

The ideal candidate has:

  • 1-2 years professional experience in a design office
  • Strong design skills
  • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking skills, analysis
  • Attention to detail and organization
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Effective time management skills
  • Leadership qualities and ability to take initiative; self-motivation
  • Ability to take direction
  • Positive attitude
  • Sense of accountability
  • Experience from a previous internship
  • Technical understanding of landscape architecture site development elements
  • Proficiency in:
    • AutoCAD 2018+
    • Revit
    • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, esp.)
    • Microsoft Office
    • 3D modeling (SketchUp or Rhino)
    • Google Earth Pro
  • Additional experience with the following is desirable:
    • Lumion
    • Grasshopper
    • ArcMap/ArcGIS
    • Bluebeam Revu
    • Hand sketching

Apply:

  • Portfolio (PDF, 20MB max.)
  • Resume/CV (word or PDF)
  • Contact info for 2-3 references
  • Email or cover letter
About this role

Summary

Assist in landscape design, 3D modeling, rendering, and documentation with a collaborative team.

Job title

Entry-level Landscape Designer

Experience level

1-2 years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

landscape architecture

Location requirements

San Francisco, CA, on-site role with remote flexibility

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

AutoCAD 2018+RevitAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft Office3D modelingGoogle Earth Pro

Preferred skills

LumionGrasshopperArcMap/ArcGISBluebeam Revuhand sketching

Specializations

landscape architectureurban design3D modelingrenderinggraphic representation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Francisco, CA, USA

On-site City