Landscape Architect

Landscape Designer / Landscape Architect

3–7 Years of Experience

Carbondale, Colorado | Hybrid

Salary: $65,000–$90,000

Carpenter Studio is seeking a talented Landscape Designer or Landscape Architect with 3–7 years of professional experience to join our studio in Carbondale, Colorado.

We are a hands on landscape architecture studio firm working on high-end residential, ranch, and resort projects throughout Colorado and the Western United States. Our work is rooted in a strong connection to people and place, with an emphasis on quality, craft, and thoughtful design.

We are small on purpose. Everyone in our studio is involved in the work, and team members have the opportunity to contribute throughout the entire design process—from early hand sketches and conceptual design through construction documentation and implementation.

The Position

We are looking for someone who is both a strong designer and a capable technical landscape architect. The ideal candidate is comfortable developing ideas graphically, working collaboratively through design, and carrying those ideas into well-resolved construction documents.

This position will be involved in projects at all phases, including site analysis, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and consultant coordination.

What We're Looking For

• Must have 3–7 years of professional design experience, in landscape architecture or a related field.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Art, Graphic Design, or a related design field
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office
• Strong design sensibility and graphic communication skills
• Comfort with hand-drawing and sketching skills
• Ability to develop clear, well-organized construction drawing packages
• Working knowledge of landscape construction, materials, grading, planting design, and detailing
• Ability to move comfortably between conceptual design, graphic communication, and technical documentation
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and craft
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other consultants
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable taking ownership of work while collaborating closely with our internal design team
• Landscape architecture licensure is welcomed but not required
• Experience with high-end residential, ranch, resort, hospitality, or design in mountain environments is a plus.

Life at Carpenter Studio

We believe good work and a great life should support one another. Our studio is based in Carbondale, Colorado, and we value the lifestyle and access to the outdoors that come with living in the Roaring Fork Valley.

We offer a hybrid work environment with flexibility throughout the week, while maintaining regular in-office time for collaboration, drawing, design reviews, team coordination, and office collaboration.

Our size gives team members an opportunity to have a meaningful role in the work that we do. We want team members to develop as well-rounded landscape architects and designers with exposure to design, documentation, clients, consultants, and construction. We value learning from one another and are committed to mentorship that fosters growth and collaboration.  

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $65,000–$90,000, depending on experience, capabilities, and qualifications.

Carpenter Studio offers a competitive benefits package designed to support flexibility, work-life balance, and long-term growth, including:

• Health insurance reimbursement
• IRA Retirement plan with up to a 3% employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Hybrid work environment

Apply

Please submit a single PDF that includes your cover letter, resume, and portfolio no bigger than 10mb, we are interested in quality of work over quantity. Your portfolio should demonstrate both design and technical abilities. We are especially interested in seeing hand drawings, graphic communication, built work, and examples of construction documentation.

Please email your application to info@carpenterstudiola.com. No phone calls, please.

To learn more about Carpenter Studio and our work, visit carpenterstudiola.com.