Associate Landscape Architect

Terra Bloom Design is a landscape design and production agency serving international clients, including landscape architecture firms and landscaping companies. The team supports projects from initial design concepts and schematic layouts through detailed design development and construction documentation. Their work covers residential and commercial landscapes, planting design, hardscape layouts, technical drawings, and 2D/3D visualizations. The company is dedicated to delivering high-quality, accurate, and professionally presented design work that helps clients realize their landscape projects.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop conceptual landscape layouts, site plans, planting arrangements, hardscape concepts, and preliminary design proposals during the schematic design phase.
- Refine schematic designs into detailed landscape plans by adding dimensions, materials, planting specifications, and hardscape layouts in the design development stage.
- Prepare comprehensive construction document packages, including planting plans, hardscape plans, construction details, sections, schedules, and other necessary documentation for project execution.
- Create planting plans with appropriate plant selections, spacing, quantities, and planting schedules.
- Design hardscape elements such as patios, pathways, steps, retaining walls, and other landscape features.
- Produce accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings and 3D models using SketchUp, along with realistic renderings when required.
- Ensure all drawings are properly dimensioned, annotated, organized, and consistent with client standards and project specifications.
- Incorporate feedback, collaborate with team members, and manage revisions to meet client requirements and deadlines.
- Conduct quality control reviews to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, consistency, and presentation quality before submission.

Required Qualifications
- 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, Architecture, or a related field.
- Proven experience producing landscape drawings across schematic design (SD), design development (DD), and construction documentation (CD) stages.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD with the ability to prepare professional technical drawing sets.
- Experience using SketchUp and rendering software such as D5 Render, Lumion, VIP 3D, or similar tools.
- Solid knowledge of planting design, hardscape materials, landscape construction methods, and technical detailing.
- Ability to interpret conceptual designs and translate them into detailed, coordinated drawing packages.
- Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, organization, and time management.
- Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, incorporate feedback effectively, and meet deadlines.
- A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification.
- A portfolio showcasing landscape design projects and technical drawing packages.

Candidates with experience working with international clients or landscape architecture firms are preferred.

The position begins with a one-month probationary period. Upon successful completion, candidates may be offered a three-month or six-month contract, or a full-time role, depending on performance and business needs.

Interested applicants should submit a CV and portfolio that includes examples of landscape plans, technical drawings, and construction details. It is important to clearly highlight experience with SD, DD, and CD deliverables and list the design software used.