Landscape Designer II

About the role

The Designer II role at RIOS is responsible for contributing to project success through increasingly independent design, technical, and project delivery responsibilities. Designers at this level are trusted team members who manage portions of project work with growing autonomy, support interdisciplinary coordination, and contribute to the development of innovative, sustainable design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of project delivery through design development, visualization, documentation, sustainability integration, and technical execution.
• Independently manage assigned project tasks, including modeling, documentation, presentations, and project visualization with minimal oversight.
• Produce innovative design and technical work that aligns with project goals, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Produce coordinated and accurate documentation, models, and project deliverables while maintaining strong QA/QC practices.
• Lead research efforts, precedent studies, sustainability investigations, and early technical explorations with guidance from senior team members.
• Utilize collaboration, project management, and documentation tools effectively to support project success.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary design reviews, project coordination meetings, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
• Support project teams through advanced modeling, rendering, documentation, and presentation development.

Requirements

All positions at RIOS are hybrid with three days in office.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in architecture or related project delivery roles.
• Experience coordinating with consultants and interdisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency with software such as Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), and other discipline-specific production and visualization tools.
• Experience with Lumion, Grasshopper, Dynamo, SignAgent, or similar advanced design technologies is preferred.

Skills

• Strong design sensibility and ability to translate concepts into thoughtful design solutions.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to collaborative team environments.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Commitment to sustainable, responsible, and inclusive design practices.
• Ability to mentor and support the professional growth of junior team members.

Benefits & Perks

• Rios offers a variety of benefits that support work-life balance, professional growth and personal well-being, including a hybrid work environment, comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401k matching, PTO package, and reduced summer work hours.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

All positions are hybrid with three days in office.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• 401k matching
• PTO package
• Reduced summer work hours

Equal Opportunity Employer

RIOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment, upon request.