Landscape Designer I

About the Role

RIOS is a globally recognized design group dedicated to inspiring innovation in built environments through interdisciplinary collaboration across architecture, placemaking, landscape architecture, and experience design. The Landscape Designer I position is an entry-level role focused on supporting design teams in ideation, visualization, technical documentation, and project development. This role emphasizes foundational skill building in sustainable design, project delivery, and teamwork within a hybrid work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in creative design activities including concept development, modeling, drafting, and visualization across all stages of projects.
• Assist in crafting graphics, renderings, presentations, and preliminary technical documentation aligned with project objectives.
• Effectively communicate design concepts through visual, written, and oral presentations.
• Contribute original ideas and actively participate in team meetings and project discussions.
• Carry out research and precedent analyses, including investigations into sustainability and technical explorations.
• Help maintain organized project files, documentation, and collaborative platforms.
• Support digital modeling and development of presentation materials to aid project teams.

Candidate Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or similar professional background.
• Up to three years of professional experience in landscape architecture.
• Proficiency in software such as Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), with an understanding of BIM workflows preferred.
• Experience with design tools like Lumion, Grasshopper, Dynamo, or SignAgent is advantageous.
• Strong design intuition paired with enthusiasm for creative and innovative work.
• Excellent visual communication and graphic skills.
• Good organizational, time management, and self-motivational capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills along with dedication to sustainable design principles.
• Motivation to learn project documentation standards, BIM workflows, and file management best practices.

Benefits and Work Conditions

• Hybrid work setup requiring three days onsite weekly.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Generous paid time off and reduced working hours during summer months.

Equal Opportunity

RIOS is committed to equal employment opportunities, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative and the California Fair Chance Act, candidates with arrest or conviction records will be fairly considered.