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Landscape Architect Entry Level Position

Landscape Architect Entry Level


Opportunity to work on a great variety of projects and clients!

With continued growth and success, Upland Design is expanding our design staff with the immediate addition of full-time entry-level landscape designers with 0-3 years of experience in our Plainfield, Illinois, office location. Since 1998, Upland Design has been specializing in public park design, garden design, sports fields, playgrounds, natural area development, transportation sites and corporate landscape architecture. Some of our clients include Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Schools and Illinois Tollway. Our client base includes Illinois, Michigan and Indiana with all phases of site and project planning though construction administration.

The successful candidate should be committed to high-quality design, sustainable landscape design practices, and be enthusiastic about urban design, planning, and parks and recreation design. This Position offers a wide range of project types and opportunities to gain experience about Landscape Architecture.

The ideal candidate(s) will meet the following requirements:
  • 0-3 years’ experience working in the landscape architecture field. Previous public park design/ construction experience a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture
  • Creative and energetic about public parks, plazas and outdoor play
  • AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite
  • MS Office Suite: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Basic Midwest plant knowledge
  • An interest in how things are constructed
  • Valid driver’s license

We are seeking fun, creative individuals to join the Upland Design team. You will be exposed to various levels of the concept design, construction document development and get to see your work built. Candidates will assist project managers to create engaging designs collaborating with clients, allied professionals, and the design team.

Compensation includes vacation, sick days, and paid holidays. In addition, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, retirement plan and bonus system are included. We take pride in supporting our staff with professional development opportunities.

Upland Design Ltd creates great outdoor spaces for communities to go OUTSIDE! If you have a great attitude and a sense of humor, please apply.