Associate Landscape Architect

EARTH Landscape Architecture | Carmel, IN

Location & Requirements (Please Read First)

This is an in-person position based in the greater Indianapolis and is best suited for someone already embedded in the Indianapolis landscape architecture community. We are only considering local candidates at this time.

Applicants must hold a degree in Landscape Architecture. Candidates without this qualification will not be considered.

We are a small team and hire intentionally. We are patient in finding the right person and prioritize long-term fit over speed.

About Us

We are a design-led landscape architecture firm focused on bringing clarity to complex landscapes through thoughtful design, detailed documentation, and early decision-making.

We work across a range of project types and are actively growing our presence in commercial and other non-residential work, alongside large-scale estate planning projects.

We are a small, close-knit team that values accountability, creativity, and follow-through. Our office is calm, focused, and collaborative. Everyone here takes ownership of their work and contributes meaningfully.

The Role

We are looking for an associate landscape architect who brings strong design thinking, creates organization out of complexity, and follows through.

Someone who takes ownership, finishes what they start, and moves projects forward.

If you value a calm, focused workplace and actively contribute to it, you’ll fit here.

What You’ll Do

• Work on residential, commercial, and other non-residential project types
• Bring structure and clarity to complex projects with many moving parts
• Develop concepts, plans, and detailed construction documents
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants
• Manage project flow, timelines, and internal coordination
• Participate in site visits and construction administration
• Build relationships with clients and help generate future work

What Matters to Us

• You show up, are reliable, and can be counted on by your team
• You are present and engaged in the office consistently
• You take ownership and follow through on commitments
• You are highly organized and bring order to complex projects
• You are disciplined with your time, priorities, and deadlines
• You stay calm, steady, and solution-oriented under pressure
• You contribute to a quiet, focused, highly productive environment
• You are easy to work with and strengthen the team
• You are comfortable interacting with clients and helping win work
• You like dogs (our Bernese Mountain Dog is part of the office)

Working Style

We use the Working Genius framework and value people who naturally bring:

• Invention – generating ideas and design solutions
• Discernment – strong judgment and decision-making
• Tenacity – finishing work and pushing things across the line

If you naturally bring tenacity, discernment, and creativity, you will not only be valued here—our team is structured to support and amplify those strengths.

Qualifications

• Degree in Landscape Architecture (required)
• 5–8 years of professional experience
• Strong design ability with an eye for high-end materials and aesthetics
• Experience producing clear, detailed, buildable construction documents
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong communication skills with clients and project teams