Mid-Level Landscape Designer/Planner

SWALos Angelesindeedpublished 10/01/2025

SWA Los Angeles Seeks Mid-Level Landscape Architect/Planner with Experience in Landscape Master Planning, Community Outreach, and Project Management

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 and planners to fulfill substantial roles in our Los Angeles office. Our work is recognized for its visionary approach, creative expression, keen understanding of community-led planning process, and strong emphasis on environmental sustainability.

Candidates are required to submit a resume and portfolio with projects featuring master plans, outreach process, and detailed landscape design. The ideal candidate will have at minimum 5 years of work experience in a landscape architecture or planning 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 or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Planning, and/or Urban Design
  1. Strong master planning skills
  1. Strong writing skills
  1. Demonstrated experience in community outreach and conducting workshops
  1. Project management/project coordination
  1. Strong communication skills
  1. Effective time management skills
  1. Proficiency with ArcGIS, Rhino, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suites
  1. Meticulous attention to detail

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

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