Landscape Design Internship

Mariani Landscape is building the premier outdoor living company in the country through a “family of family companies” nationwide. This internship offers hands-on experience with the Design Team at the Design Studio in Highland Park, IL, mentored by experienced associates on the design process for large, complex landscape projects.

Position Summary

Participate in hands-on experience with our associates, specifically our Design Team, on the design process at Mariani Landscape. The intern will be mentored by experienced associates to learn our processes and procedures. The 2027 Design Summer Internship runs from May/June through August.

Responsibilities

• Follow company policies, procedures, and work standards
• Assist Design Team with rendering and drafting for client presentations
• Provide support for AutoCAD/Computer estimating systems
• Participate in onsite visits and walkthroughs with the teams to ensure needs are being met for clients
• Support the Project Team (both design side and sales side) with required tasks
• Make reproductions of plans as required
• Assist the Design Team with site surveys
• Consistently evaluate work and determine if further steps are needed to meet internal and external client expectations
• Maintain high standard of quality of all work performed
• Participate in weekly departmental and training meetings
• Arrive for each work day on time and prepared

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture and/or Design
• Attendance in a current landscape-related degree program
• Demonstrate some knowledge of landscape terminology, plant materials, or installation techniques
• Demonstrate proficiency with AutoCAD for design solutions
• Demonstrate moderate proficiency in Photoshop and 3D modeling programs

Working Conditions

• Work requires intermittent physical activity including standing, reaching, and prolonged periods of sitting
• Work requires driving a car to various job locations
• Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work in response to client needs and deadlines

Pay

Compensation: $20/hour