Job Description
Landscape Architect / Designer
Grand Rapids, MI Full-Time | $75,000 - $95,000 + Performance Bonuses
Design Places That Matter. Grow with a Team That Cares.
Are you a passionate Landscape Architect or Designer ready to take your career to the next level? Join a thriving, design-forward architecture studio in Grand Rapids that blends creativity, sustainability, and purpose to shape meaningful spaces.
This is more than a job - it's a chance to lead transformative design projects , work alongside visionary professionals, and do your best work in a firm that actually lives its values.
What Makes This Role Special?
✅ Diverse, Impactful Projects From urban parks and civic plazas to mixed-use and private developments, your work will shape the environment - and lives - across communities.
✅ Creative Autonomy + Real Responsibility You'll take charge of concept design, collaborate on interdisciplinary teams, and help lead projects from sketch to site.
✅ A Culture That Invests in You We're built on mentorship, collaboration, and continuous growth. You'll be supported by a tight-knit team that truly cares about your success.
What You'll Do:
* Lead and contribute to the design of innovative, sustainable outdoor spaces
* Develop plans, visuals, and detailed documentation for construction
* Engage with clients, consultants, and municipalities throughout the process
* Collaborate with architects, engineers, and junior team members
* Apply best practices in stormwater design, plant selection, grading, and site layout
* Stay at the forefront of landscape trends and sustainable solutions
What You Bring:
* 5+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture
* Degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA or MLA)
* Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino or Revit
* Excellent design sensibility and attention to detail
* Licensed or actively pursuing licensure (LEED a plus)
* A collaborative spirit and strong communication skills
What You'll Get:
* $75K-$95K salary + twice-annual performance bonuses
* 80%+ employer-paid medical/dental/vision for you + family
* 100% paid disability + life insurance
* 3% employer match on retirement plan
* Generous PTO + paid sick leave
* ️ Downtown GR parking included
* Reimbursement for license fees, CEU credits, and industry events
* Inspiring studio in a beautifully restored historic building
Why You?
Because you're not just designing for today - you're building spaces that last. You care about people, purpose, and place. And you want to grow with a team that supports bold ideas, meaningful work, and takes care of their people like family.
Ready to design what's next? Apply today and let's talk.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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Job Tags
Full time, Outdoor,