Entry-Level Designer and Planner Job at Design Workshop, Aspen, CO

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  • Design Workshop
  • Aspen, CO

Job Description

Overview

Our Aspen studio team seeks a talented early-career designer/planner eager to build a professional career in landscape architecture to join them. Founded in 1969 Design Workshop Inc. (a 100% ESOP-Owned Company) is an international landscape architecture land planning urban design and strategic services firm with eight offices in the U.S. and work spanning the globe. The firm has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards for its work in urban design regional/urban planning parks open spaces residential gardens institutions resorts new communities and more. The firms philosophy challenges the project team to equally integrate and balance artistic vision environmental sensitivity community values and sound economics to create unique places that stand the test of time. Design Workshop is dedicated to creating legacy projects for our clients for society and for the well-being of our planet.

Responsibilities

Our entry-level designer planner role performs design and technical tasks on a range of project types and scales as part of a team. Contributes to project success through effective internal and external coordination creative problem-solving and diligent task completion.

Qualifications

  • An undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited landscape architecture program.
  • 0-3 years of work experience.
  • Exceptional AutoCAD Adobe Suite and digital production skills.
  • Proficiency in graphic communication analysis 3D modeling programs(SketchUp Lumion etc.) and Adobe Suite.
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS with examples of mapping and analysis and proven experience with construction documentation.
  • A solid technical foundation (understanding of drawings grading and basic construction knowledge).
  • A positive attitude and open mind towards involvement on a wide range of project types.
  • Candidates must be self-motivated take initiative possess strong organizational and communication skills and work collaboratively.

Applications for this in-person/in-studio entry-level role in our Aspen location will be given priority over expressed interest in other locations. Early-career opportunities open up at various times throughout the year in alignment with the growth of the projects and initiatives within particular studios so be sure to specify your studio location preference(s) in your application and cover letter if seeking to be considered at a later date for this role in one of our other studios.

If youre a match for our entry-level role and the Aspen Colorado environment suits you please submit an online employment application. We are accepting applications and based on qualifications that match our needs scheduling interviews for the role effective immediately through May 15 2026. A complete application includes: a cover letter resume and work samples/portfolio . Please note that the combined set of documents uploaded may not exceed 10 Megabytes .


Design Workshop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age 40 and over color disability gender identity genetic information military or veteran status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $55000-$65000.

As you grow and contribute to the success of the firm your compensation will also grow through annual merit-based increases discretionary bonuses tied to firm profitability and professional advancement awards. We support flexible hybrid work schedules and offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Paid time off and company holidays

  • Comprehensive health wealth and well-being benefits including company-paid medical premiums for employee-only coverage

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) option

  • Dental and vision insurance

  • 401(k) plan with a 5% company match

  • Company-paid disability and life insurance

  • Public transportation and bicycle commuter support plus rental housing assistance

To support your continued professional growth we provide financial assistance for degrees certifications training and professional licensing. We are 100% employee-owned with employees participating in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)a long-term retirement benefit that grows as the firms value increases.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours

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