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# Design Associate

- **Company:** Lindgren Landscape
- **Location:** Fort Collins, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $49,920.0 - $58,240.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Software Documentation, Microsoft Office, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Software Version Control
- **Published:** May 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us8f71148f4a545823fde8f0990a776adb

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in landscape design, landscape architecture, or environmental design preferred.
 * Associates degree (two-year degree) or certification program of comparable length required., * 1-3 years of relevant experience in landscaping or horticulture required.
 * 1 year residential landscape construction and 1 year of landscape design experience preferred.
 * Sketchup: 1 year preferred.
 * AutoCAD (LANDFX): 1 year preferred.

Do you have these special skills?

 * Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach and service-minded attitude.
 * Self-motivated and dependable, with strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
 * Clear and supportive communicator who works well across design, sales, and operations teams.
 * Proficient with MS Office, CAD, SketchUp. *Must pass proficiency exam prior to sales manager interview
 * Working knowledge of landscape materials, horticulture, irrigation, and lighting systems

## Description

The Landscape Design Associate provides technical, drafting, and administrative support to multiple landscape designers and architects in a collaborative, time-shared model. The position enhances team efficiency, maintains consistent documentation standards, and ensures clear communication across projects.
Wage: $24-$28/hour depending on education and experience.
Note: You are required to upload a design portfolio to be moved forward!
Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities

 * Conduct site measurements and field verification to support project accuracy.
 * Input, update, and manage base plans from surveys, aerials, and consultant drawings.
 * Prepare and refine drawings for all design phases-from concept through construction documentation.
 * Generates and modifies 3D models in conjunction with CAD plans.
 * Execute redline revisions promptly and accurately based on designer feedback.
 * Develop clear and organized drawings for estimating, with clear written specifications.
 * Maintain consistent graphic standards, layering, labelling and file naming across all documents.
 * Organize and manage digital project files with version control and clear handoff documentation.
 * Assist with all other duties as assigned.

What are the benefits?

 * PTO
 * Sick time
 * 401(k) plan with matching
 * Weekly Pay


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