Our Aspen Studio seeks talented early-career Designer Planners eager to continue building a professional career in landscape architecture. Founded in 1969, Design Workshop, Inc. (a 100% ESOP-Owned Company) is an international landscape architecture, land planning, urban design and strategic services firm with eight offices in the U.S. and work spanning the globe. The firm has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards for its work in urban design, regional/urban planning, parks, open spaces, residential gardens, institutions, resorts, new communities and more. The firm's philosophy challenges the project team to equally integrate and balance artistic vision, environmental sensitivity, community values and sound economics to create unique places that stand the test of time. Design Workshop is dedicated to creating legacy projects for our clients, for society and for the well-being of our planet.

Our entry-level designer planner role performs design and technical tasks on a range of project types and scales as part of a team. Contributes to project success through effective internal and external coordination, creative problem-solving, and diligent task completion.

• An undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited landscape architecture program
• 0-3 years of work experience
• Exceptional AutoCAD, Adobe Suite and digital production skills.
• Proficiency in graphic communication, analysis, 3D modeling programs(SketchUp, Lumion, etc.) and Adobe Suite
• Proficiency in ArcGIS with examples of mapping and analysis, and proven experience with construction documentation
• A solid technical foundation (understanding of drawings, grading and basic construction knowledge)
• A positive attitude and open mind towards involvement on a wide range of project types.
• Candidates must be self-motivated, take initiative, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and work collaboratively.

Our early-career designer planner role is located in our Aspen Studio in Basalt, Colorado. For consideration, please submit a complete employment application via our online portal by May 13, 2024. A complete application includes: a cover letter, resume and work samples/portfolio. We are reviewing and scheduling applicants of interest for interviews starting immediately.  Please note that the combined set of documents uploaded may not exceed 10 Megabytes.  We look forward to considering you!

Design Workshop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$63,000. You can continue grow your pay by qualifying for annual pay-for-performance merit increases, discretionary bonus payouts based on the firm's profitability and professional advancement awards. Benefits include comprehensive health, wealth, and well-being benefits including company paid medical premiums for employee only coverages; a health savings account (HSA) option; dental and vision coverages; a 401K plan with a 5% match; paid time-off along with financial support for professional training and licensing expenses. We are an employee-owned company meaning that employees are participant owners in an ESOP Trust. This is designed as a long-term retirement benefit, with the employees’ accounts increasing as the value of the business increases.