Landscape Designer II

About the Role

Design Buffalo-area redevelopment, waterfront, civic, and urban site projects while building toward licensure and greater design ownership. Prepare grading plans, layouts, ADA details, and construction documents with multidisciplinary teams shaping Western New York communities.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical documents and construction drawings for small projects; support the design and production of larger multidisciplinary projects.
• Contribute to site design, grading plans, layout development, ADA implementation, and construction-ready documentation.
• Coordinate design requirements with civil, transportation, planning, and other team members to keep project work aligned and moving.
• Conduct product and material research; develop practical design and product solutions and present them for consideration.
• Apply office standard details and adapt them to project-specific requirements while maintaining strong drawing organization and project file integrity.

Requirements

• 3+ years of landscape architecture experience and a degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Progress toward landscape architecture licensure and interest in increasing design ownership.
• Strong AutoCAD, technical production, documentation, and task-management skills.
• Clear written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset, ability to respond well to feedback, and ownership of assigned work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience producing technical documents for small projects with increasing independence.
• Familiarity with ADA requirements and practical implementation in project work.
• Experience coordinating with other disciplines and contributing to buildable design solutions.
• Comfort with office standards, materials research, and production document organization.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and supplemental benefits.
• Hybrid work schedule and professional development reimbursement.
• Shareholders program, strong work-life balance, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.

Pay

Salary range: $64,480–$76,090 annually. Actual compensation varies based on experience, qualifications, and other factors.

Location

This role is based in Buffalo, NY. Strong candidates located near Rochester or Ithaca, as well as other established Fisher office locations, may also be considered based on project needs and team alignment.