Junior Landscape Architect
OVERVIEW:
MKW + Associates, LLC is an award-winning firm dedicated to the practice of landscape
architecture and urban design. For over six decades, MKW has been a leader in shaping
environments throughout the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area and beyond from our
Rutherford, NJ office. Our successes are achieved through a partnership of creative thinking
with our clients and our talented and dedicated staff. The endurance of our work is a
testament to our philosophy: respect for the land, commitment to site-sensitive design and
responsiveness to the human need for environmental harmony. Our portfolio of work covers a
breadth of project types including parks, plazas, waterfronts, university campuses, residential
developments, green roofs, ecological trails, and children’s gardens.
Please visit www.mkwla.com to find out more about us.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
MKW is involved with all phases of the design process from pre/concept design through
construction period services. Successful candidates will be exposed to all design phases in
support of the office team including existing conditions documentation and site analysis,
concept and schematic design, construction documentation and assistance in construction
period services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should be highly-motivated, dedicated individuals with an undergraduate or
graduate degree from an accredited landscape architecture program. Critical thinking and the
ability to work well on both teams and individually are essential characteristics. Applicants
need to be well-versed in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, the Adobe Creative Cloud and 3D
Visualization Programs, such as Rhino and Lumion.
A Junior Landscape Architect position (0-3 years) is offered in our well-established,
landscape architectural office that fosters a team approach. In addition to qualifications
noted above, applicants shall possess:
– Superior design abilities including design detailing/development.
– Superior graphic, verbal, and written communication abilities.
– Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
Various levels of experience and areas of expertise are represented in the office, exposing the
successful candidates to a broad range of the profession. We offer a competitive salary and
benefits package commensurate with the applicant’s experience. MKW is an equal opportunity
employer.
Interested candidates should submit cover letter, resume and portfolio showing illustrative and
construction document work examples in PDF format to info@mkwla.com.
Find job opening notification here: 2025.09.25_MKW_Jr LA Ad