Blasen Landscape Architecture is a design-focused landscape architecture firm specializing in distinctive residential, winery, hospitality, and estate landscapes. Our work is carefully tailored to each client and site, with an emphasis on creating thoughtful, enduring landscapes that respond to the architecture and preserve the inherent beauty and character of the land.

We collaborate closely with our clients, architects, interior designers, engineers, contractors, and other consultants on projects throughout California and beyond. To learn more about our work and design collaborations, please visit our website.

As our practice continues to grow, we are seeking a motivated Entry-Level Landscape Designer to join our team in a full-time position. This is an opportunity to work closely with the principals and project managers on high-quality residential and hospitality projects through all phases of design—from early concepts and hand-drawn studies through construction documentation and implementation.

We are looking for someone who is personable, enthusiastic, highly organized, and passionate about landscape architecture and design.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university
1–2 years of professional experience preferred
Strong design sensibility and interest in residential and garden design
Ability to produce hand-drawn plans, perspectives, sections, and conceptual studies
Proficiency in CAD software; Vectorworks experience is preferred
Proficiency in SketchUp and Enscape
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
Some experience preparing construction documents and details
Strong graphic presentation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, note-taking, and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Attention to detail and a commitment to design excellence
Curiosity, initiative, and a design-oriented approach to problem solving
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small, creative studio

Position Responsibilities

The Entry-Level Landscape Architect / Designer will assist principals and project managers throughout the design and documentation process. Responsibilities will include:

Assisting with site analysis and early concept development
Preparing hand-drawn schematic plans, diagrams, perspectives, and presentation materials
CAD drafting from schematic design through design development and construction documents
Developing SketchUp models and Enscape renderings
Assisting with construction details and drawing coordination
Researching materials, plants, products, and applicable codes
Preparing meeting notes, transmittals, and project correspondence
Coordinating information with architects and other consultants
Assisting with the preparation of client presentations
Maintaining project files, material resources, and the office design library
Providing general project and studio support as needed

We are an Apple-based studio using Vectorworks 2026, SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Workspace.

We maintain a collaborative and informal studio environment where younger designers have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of project phases and gain meaningful exposure to the complete landscape design process.

And, for those who appreciate a less traditional office environment: our studio comes with dogs.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, along with a benefits package that includes:

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement plan
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Flexible work hours
Starting annual salary is dependent upon experience.

Blasen Landscape Architecture is an equal-opportunity employer.

To Apply

Please submit the following:

Cover letter
Resume
Portfolio/work samples in PDF format
Applications may be submitted electronically or as hard copies.

We are particularly interested in seeing examples of hand drawings, conceptual design work, presentation graphics, SketchUp models, and construction documentation that demonstrate both design ability and technical development

jobs@blasengardens.com

Blasen Landscape Architecture

500 Red Hill Ave.

San Anselmo, CA 94960