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

Lee and Associates, Inc.(Lai) is a design-driven studio comprised of enthusiastic landscape architects, planners and urban designers located in Washington, D.C.  Our 39 years of award winning local and global work consists of a variety of project types and clients.  The scale of our commissions ranges from the smallest of courtyards to masterplans for new towns/cities.

 

Role Description

This is a full-time, in-studio position, in our Washington, DC office for a Mid/Senior Landscape Architect with 6+ years of experience. We are seeking a highly motivated and creative individual with project management experience. The successful candidate will have the desire to collaborate within the studio and with our multi-disciplinary partners, will share our firm’s enthusiasm for our projects, promote a positive work atmosphere, and bring creative ideas and energy to our studio. The ideal candidate will also bring a high standard of design quality, excellence and innovation, and have the ability to manage and execute various projects through all phases of design and construction observation.

Qualifications

  • Project management experience on projects in urban environments.

  • Proficiency in relevant design, drafting and management software such as: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Programs.

  • Professional degree in Landscape Architecture (MLA, BA or BS) degree.

  • Senior Candidates shall be a licensed landscape architect in a US jurisdiction with the ability to apply for local reciprocity. Mid-level candidates should be licensed or in the process of obtaining licensure.

  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate project tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively

  • Strong written, oral, and graphic communication skills

  • Detail oriented commitment to design excellence 

  • Experience with construction observation.

Other Skills that are not required, but may need to learn:

  • Revit

  • Microstation

  • Sketch Up.

Salary will be based on experience.

Mid-Level: $75K-$90K + benefits

Senior-Level: $95K-120K + benefits

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 May 2026

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