Mid-Level Landscape Designer/Architect

Los Angeles, US Until 9/21/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

SWA Los Angeles Seeks Mid-Level Landscape Designer/Architect with Experience in Design, Project Management, and Construction Documents

SWA is an award-winning, international landscape architecture, planning, and urban design firm with offices in California, Texas, New York and Shanghai. We are currently seeking talented, design-oriented landscape architects to fulfill substantial roles in our Los Angeles office. Our work is recognized for its visionary aesthetics, exceptional functionality, keen understanding of social design, and strong emphasis on environmental sustainability.

Candidates are required to submit a resume and an extensive portfolio of built projects and drawing sets highlighting Design capabilities, Construction Documents, materials and details. The ideal candidate will have at minimum 3-5 year work experience in a landscape architecture firm in the US.

If your portfolio is too large to upload, please provide a link to where we can view or download it.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture

2. Strong design and construction detail skills (on-structure/on-grade)

3. Proficiency with Auto CAD, Rhino, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

4. Demonstrated ability in Construction Documents and Specifications

6. Ability to conduct Client meetings and presentations

7. Project management/project coordination

8. Strong communication skills

9. Meticulous attention to detail

Salary ranges from $80,000 - $100,000 depending on experience; excellent benefits including Employee Stock Ownership Program, Profit Sharing, 401K, Health Insurance.

For further information please see our website at: http://www.swagroup.com

About this role

Summary

Design, manage projects, create construction documents, client meetings, and presentations.

Job title

Mid-Level Landscape Designer/Architect

Experience level

3-5 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

landscape architecture

Location requirements

Los Angeles, US; remote work not specified

Salary

$80k–$100k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Auto CADRhinoAdobe IllustratorPhotoshopconstruction documentsspecificationsclient communicationproject coordination

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

designproject managementconstruction documents
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Work arrangement unknown City