Landscape Designer I
Perkins&WillSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted April 10, 2026
68500 - 176100 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Perkins&Will is a global design firm that delivers architecture, interior design, urban planning, landscape architecture, and branded environments, serving clients from healthcare to higher education. Their work is guided by the Living Design philosophy, which emphasizes poetics, research, technology, community inclusion, resilience, and health to create spaces that are both beautiful and functional. With over 2,500 professionals across 30 studios worldwide, the firm collaborates with leading partners such as Schmidt Hammer Lassen, Portland, and Pierre‑Yves Rochon, and participates in the Sidara Collaborative network. This interdisciplinary approach, combined with a commitment to sustainability and innovative design, distinguishes Perkins&Will as a leader in shaping healthy, inspiring environments around the globe.
Job Description
Landscape Designer I will work across the full design process, developing sketches and renderings, building construction documents, running computational models, and contributing to presentations. The role requires a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or a related field, 1-3 years of experience, and working knowledge of 2D/3D production tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or a related field
- 1-3 years of experience
- Working knowledge of 2D/3D production tools; comfort with Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, and visualization software like Enscape or V-Ray is a strong plus
- Familiarity with site analysis, environmental analysis tools (Ladybug, Climate Studio), and physical modeling
- Active pursuit of your LARE, and at least one living design accreditation on your radar — LEED AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House, ILFI, or similar
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development stipend and dedicated continuing education time
- Performance-based bonuses
- Access to firmwide affinity groups and leadership development programs
- Studio initiatives and events
