Landscape Designer II

Landscape Designer II position focused on Finger Lakes and Southern Tier site development projects tied to campus, municipal, parks, and community-focused work. Build toward licensure and greater design ownership while supporting construction documents, permitting plans, ADA details, agency coordination, and technical production for projects moving from concept to approval and construction.

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 salary range: $64,480-$76,090 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO), 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.

Location

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