Junior Landscape Designer

WRT is growing and looking for a Junior Landscape Architect Designer to join our studio in San Francisco.

We are seeking a talented & passionate Landscape Architect / Designer with 2-5 years experience for the San Francisco office of WRT.  Design practice ranges from planning to detailed landscape architectural design and implementation for parks, waterfronts, urban revitalization studies, urban parks, streetscapes, campus and institutional projects, and coastal resilience and climate adaptation projects.

Pay Range: $73,000 -$78,000

Responsibilities include:

• Involvement in all stages of project development from concept to implementation
• Attend and prepare for public presentations and client meetings
• Prepare and iterate on illustrative graphics
• Participate in fieldwork and engagement events

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture
• 2-5 years of experience
• Commitment to design excellence, community resiliency, social equity, ecological function, and urban revitalization
• Strong design, and graphic communication
• Strong computer skills (including AutoCAD, 3D Modeling, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Suite)
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with construction documentation and implementation
• Knowledge of local California plant materials, and skills in community engagement are desirable

Desired Qualifications (but not mandatory):

• Licensure would be an additional plus!
• Spanish speaking / writing language skills are an additional plus!

Compensation & Benefits Include*:

• The expected pay range for this position is between $73,000-$78,000 annually, dependent upon education, skills, experience, skillset
• Hybrid work schedule (T/W/TH in-office)
• 401(k) + ROTH plan
• Health benefits (medical, vision, dental, life insurance, EAP, etc.)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal days, parental leave, 7 holidays)
• Mentorship for professional development and personal growth
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off per year
• Licensing or Certification Exam Assistance
• Transit benefits
• HSA or FSA Accounts are available based on eligibility requirements

* Above is partial list of benefits provided

To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter, resume, and work samples using the following link:  http://www.wrtdesign.com/contact/careers. The size limit is 20mb.

Applications are reviewed in a continuous manner.  We encourage early submission, as the position may close once we have a strong pool of applicants, or a candidate has been selected.

Who We Are:

As an interdisciplinary team of planners, designers, and strategists, WRT works across scales to create transformative and lasting impacts in social equity, climate resilience, and learning environments. Our clients value our collaborative approach, leadership, and ability to design meaningful solutions that are responsive to their challenges, values, and aspirations. Founded in 1963, WRT was formed on the environmental ethos of designing with nature. In the 60 years since, WRT has grown into an award-winning planning and design firm with offices in Philadelphia and San Francisco and was named the AIA PA Firm of the Year in 2022 and recently named a 2025 EPIC Firm Award Recipient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  We strongly value diversity and an inclusive workplace.