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Landscape Designers & Landscape Architects (Entry Level - Mid Level) — On-Site

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Lee and Associates, Inc. (LAI) is a design-driven studio of enthusiastic landscape architects, planners, and urban designers located in the heart of Washington, DC. For 35+ years, our award-winning local and global work has spanned intimate courtyards to master plans for new towns and cities.

 

We’re seeking highly motivated, creative individuals to join our studio across multiple levels:

  • Landscape Designer

  • Landscape Architect

  • Senior Landscape Architect / Project Manager

 

What You’ll Do

  • Contribute to design at all phases—from concept and diagrams to renderings, 3D models, and construction documents

  • Create compelling visual presentations and narratives for clients and stakeholders

  • Collaborate closely within our studio and with multi-disciplinary partners

  • Support or lead coordination across project teams, schedules, and deliverables

 

What We’re Looking For

Professional degree in Landscape Architecture (MLA, BLA, or BSLA)

Strong design sensibility with excellent attention to detail

Exceptional written, verbal, and graphic communication skills

High proficiency in:

  • AutoCAD

  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop; InDesign a plus)

  • SketchUp

  • Commitment to design excellence and a positive, collaborative studio culture

Preferred (Nice-to-Have / Willing to Learn)

  • Revit

  • MicroStation

  • ArcGIS

  • Lumion, Enscape, or comparable visualization tools

  • Knowledge of planting design, detailing, and construction administration

  • Professional licensure or active LARE pursuit (for Architect/Senior levels)

  • Sustainability credentials (e.g., LEED, SITES) a plus

 

On-site in Washington, DC

Salary range: $56,000 – $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience and role

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k)

 

How to Apply

Please email a single PDF (max 12 MB) containing your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to Adrienne McCray at info@leeandassociatesinc.com.

 

Subject line: “LAI Application – [Your Name] – [Role Level]”

No calls or links to external portfolios, please

 

LAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Updated November 2025

Marketing Coordinator / Graphic Designer (Entry Level) — On-Site

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LAI seeks a full-time entry-level marketing coordinator/graphic designer. You should be reliable, discreet, detail-oriented, self- motivated and willing to work with multiple team members.  You should enjoy working in a fast-paced creative office environment with a diverse group of professionals.

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Qualifications

You should have strong verbal, written communication, and graphic design skills. You should have a basic knowledge of methods, procedures and techniques available for design production, and should be able to work with print houses and web hosting companies.

  • BA or BS degree in graphic design, fine arts, arts and humanities or communications.

  • Must have organizational and planning skills.

  • High Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

  • Proficient in InDesign and PC-based Adobe Creative Suites.

*Not required but a plus: previous marketing experience and photography background.

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Job Description

  • Promote the company brand through compelling graphic marketing materials, newsletters and social media campaigns. 

  • Attend marketing events and pre-bid meetings representing LAI.

  • Collaborate with clients and consultants for proposal and marketing efforts.

  • Submit and track project proposals and award submissions.

  • Manage a database of clients and consultants

  • Develop project sheets, resumes and specialized firm marketing profiles.

  • Work with the team to plan office engagements and outreach activities.

  • Work with the team to design and develop signage packages for projects (Interpretive, Wayfinding and Regulatory Signage). 

  • Work with the design team to develop project specific presentation graphic materials.   

  • Photo document the firm’s work. 


On-site in Washington, DC

Salary range: $56,000 – $62,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k)

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How to Apply

Please email a single PDF (max 12 MB) containing your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to Adrienne McCray at info@leeandassociatesinc.com.

 

Subject line: “LAI Application – [Your Name] – [Role Level]”

No calls or links to external portfolios, please

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LAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Updated December 2025

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