Landscape Designer II in Lakewood, Colorado at DJ&A

Landscape Designer II

Founded in 1973, DJ&A is a multidisciplinary professional services consulting firm with office locations across the United States. Our team of professionals work across the country to deliver a diverse range of engineering, environmental, survey, mapping, landscape architecture, and planning projects for federal, state, local, and private clientele.

DJ&A is seeking a Landscape Designer II to join our growing landscape architecture team. This position supports landscape architecture and site development projects, with an emphasis on producing high-quality graphics, 3D renderings, and visualization deliverables that bring design concepts to life for clients, stakeholders, and the public. This is a great opportunity for an early-career landscape architecture professional with strong design and visualization skills who is eager to grow within a collaborative, mentorship-driven team.

Please note: A portfolio (PDF or link) showcasing your design, graphic, and 3D visualization work — Lumion renderings in particular — is required for consideration.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Support & Design

• Support landscape architecture and other site development projects across planning, design, and construction, including site layout, planting plans, grading concepts, and hardscape details.
• Assist in preparing landscape plans, exhibits, specifications, and cost estimates under the guidance of senior landscape architects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary internal teams and external consultants and contribute to QA/QC reviews to help ensure accurate, high-quality deliverables.
• Develop high-quality graphics for public input and presentations.

Visualization & Graphics

• Develop high-quality 3D renderings, animations, and visual simulations using Lumion, or other software, to communicate design concepts to clients, stakeholders, and review boards.
• Produce compelling graphics, illustrative plans, and presentation materials for proposals, public meetings, and client presentations.
• Translate design intent from senior landscape architects and civil engineers into clear, visually engaging deliverables, staying current with visualization software and rendering technique

The Team

• You would be joining a growing team of three other landscape architects and designers located at other locations across the country.
• Virtual communication, remote staff mentoring, and organization are top priorities for this position.
• Be the Landscape Architecture voice for a team of multi-discipline professionals, advocate for the greatest design outcome.
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive team culture where people feel supported, challenged, and valued.

Collaboration & Professional Growth

• Support client engagement by helping prepare materials for meetings and presentations, and collaborate with project managers and senior engineers to refine concepts based on feedback.
• Participate in internal design reviews and contribute creative ideas to project solutions.
• Receive mentorship from senior landscape architects to build technical, design, and project management skills, and pursue continued learning toward PLA licensure.
• Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and quality-focused team environment.

Preferred Project Experience:

• Urban and civic landscape design
• Parks, trails, and open space planning
• Streetscape design
• Site development for public and private clients
• Creating 3D visualizations, renderings, or animations for design presentations

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from a LAAB-accredited program (required).
• 0-5 years of professional landscape architecture experience.
• Strong proficiency in Lumion 3D or other rendering and visualization software (required); a portfolio is required for consideration.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, SketchUp, and/or Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Working toward PLA licensure preferred; candidates pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills, with demonstrated attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and use computer equipment for extended periods.
• Occasional travel to project sites, including outdoor environments and construction areas.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development support, including licensure and training
  • Flexible work schedule

Office Location

• Missoula or Bozeman, Montana
• Denver, Colorado
• South Holland, IL or Frankfort, IL (Chicagoland area)

Who Will Thrive in This Role

You may thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy creating compelling visuals and take pride in bringing design concepts to life through renderings and graphics.
• Are early in your landscape architecture career and eager to build your technical, design, and visualization skills.
• Care about quality, accuracy, and producing work you're proud of.
• Enjoy learning through mentorship and collaborating with senior designers.
• Are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple deliverables.
• Appreciate a workplace where integrity, collaboration, and people matter as much as technical expertise.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit the EEO website here.

DJ&A is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@djanda.com.