Landscape Architectural Designer I

Olson Kundig is a design practice founded on the ideas that buildings can serve as a bridge between nature, culture and people, and that inspiring surroundings have a positive effect on people’s lives. The firm’s work can be found across the globe, with projects as wide-ranging as huts to high rises, homes—often for art collectors—to academic, cultural and civic projects, museums and exhibition design, places of worship, creative production, urban design, and interior design.

We are seeking a Landscape Architectural Designer I to join Olson Kundig and contribute to the design of thoughtful, high-quality outdoor spaces. In this role, you will help develop and visualize design concepts that balance aesthetics and functionality across a range of project types and scales - from gardens and parks to commercial and residential landscapes. Working under the guidance of a project manager and design lead, you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to translate ideas into well-executed designs that meet aesthetic, environmental, and project goals.

Primary Responsibilities

*Analysis of Design and Planning:*

* Support the analysis and design of exterior environments through research, site and zoning studies, and early-stage concept development. Assist in producing plans, grading, sections, elevations, and 3D models under guidance from senior staff. Contribute to sustainability-focused design efforts and maintain a portfolio demonstrating design and technical capabilities.

*Design Support & Technical Assistance:*

* Provide technical and documentation support across project phases, including assisting with specifications, construction documents, and construction administration. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and consultants, contribute ideas and deliverables, and support project coordination, timelines, and meeting documentation under the direction of senior team members.

*Additional duties and projects:*

* As assig...