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LAI is Hiring!

 

Landscape Designers & Landscape Architects (All Levels) — 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 – $120,000 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

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