Landscape Designer | Estimator

Landscape Designer | Production & Estimating - 3 Years Experience

Location: Austin, TX

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Job Overview

ADLA Studio is seeking a highly capable Landscape Designer with a strong foundation in technical detailing, project estimating, and production design to join our growing design-build team.

This role goes beyond conceptual design. We are looking for someone who can translate vision into buildable, well-documented, and accurately estimated work, supporting projects from early concept through construction execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts and carry them through full production drawing sets, including plans, sections, and construction details
• Produce technical design documentation including hardscape detailing, grading strategies, planting plans, lighting plans, and irrigation layouts
• Prepare accurate project estimates and takeoffs, including material quantities, labor considerations, and cost forecasting
• Translate design intent into buildable solutions, coordinating closely with internal construction teams and subcontractors
• Generate and manage construction documentation, including estimates, change orders, and contracts via LMN, Dropbox and DocuSign
• Participate in value engineering and scope alignment, ensuring projects stay within budget while maintaining design integrity
• Conduct site analysis and develop responsive design solutions based on grading, drainage, and environmental conditions
• Collaborate with clients, architects, and engineers to align design vision with technical execution
• Support the construction phase by answering RFIs, adjusting drawings, and ensuring fidelity between design and build
• Contribute to ongoing refinement of ADLA’s production standards, detailing library, and estimating systems

Technical & Production Skills (Critical)

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Rhino with the ability to produce detailed, accurate construction drawings
• Experience creating construction details (sections, elevations, assemblies, edge conditions, etc.)
• Solid understanding of materials, methods, and sequencing in landscape construction
• Experience with project estimating, takeoffs, and budget alignment
• Familiarity with grading and drainage strategies
• Ability to think through constructability in real-world conditions, not just design intent

Software Proficiency

• SketchUp, AutoCAD, Rhino 3D
• Adobe Creative Suite
• LMN (or similar CRM/estimating software)
• GIS tools (ArcGIS/ArcView) a plus

Experience & Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in landscape design, architecture, or design-build practice
• Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or related field
• Demonstrated experience moving projects from concept through construction documentation and execution
• Strong portfolio showing both design thinking and technical resolution
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

What Sets This Role Apart

• Direct involvement in a true design-build workflow (not siloed design work)
• Opportunity to develop both design voice and technical mastery
• Work on high-end residential and hospitality projects across the Austin area
• Tight-knit, highly collaborative team environment

Compensation & Benefits

• $60,000 – $95,000 annually (based on experience)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Design & Estimating: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Austin, TX 78702 (Required)

Work Location: In person