Landscape Designer III

Description

Ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that prioritizes your professional growth? Join WithersRavenel as a Landscape Designer III and play a key role in shaping the communities where we live and work.

As part of our Design Planning Team in Charlotte, you’ll work closely with Landscape Architects, Project Managers, and Professional Engineers to lead design efforts, coordinate across disciplines, and deliver high-quality, documentable design solutions. This role is ideal for experienced designers or emerging licensed professionals who are ready to take on greater responsibility, contribute to project leadership, and continue progressing in their professional development.

Why This Role:

• Gain hands-on experience leading landscape architecture projects from concept through construction.
• Strengthen technical and creative expertise through advanced design production, graphics, and visualization.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals while taking on increased ownership of project deliverables.
• Play a key role in shaping design direction, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to project success.
• Hybrid schedule - about 3–4 days a week in the office. 

Why WithersRavenel?

• 100% Employee-Owned - your leadership directly impacts the success we all share
• People First Culture - a company that values balance, wellbeing, and authentic connection
• Legacy of Growth - opportunities to advance your career while investing in the growth of others

Requirements

• 2 years of experience 
• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited school, or equivalent experience
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, AutoCAD Civil3D, Geopak, and/or related technical software 
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Proficiency in SketchUp or other modeling software
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong understanding of site design, grading, planting, and construction documentation 
• Self-motivated, engaged, and team-oriented with the ability to work independently
• Execute multiple tasks under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, including presenting to teams and clients 
• Experience in hand-graphics and rendering
• Willingness to take direction and learn software applications

Preferred:

• Progress toward or attainment of Landscape Architecture licensure
• Experience leading portions of projects or client interactions
• Experience with hand graphics and advanced rendering techniques 

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of the position. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

WithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. At WithersRavenel, we strive to build and nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a normal part of doing business, not an initiative. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. By hiring highly talented people who align with our Core Values, we continue to enrich and broaden our ownership community, as well as the employee and client experience. This purposeful approach to diversity and inclusion leads to greater commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work, and lives.

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