A well-established, award-winning residential landscape design-build firm in Wheaton, IL is seeking a Landscape Design Support Associate to support designers and production teams through drafting, design preparation, 3D modeling, plant/hardscape coordination, and light office assistance.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys transforming concepts into buildable plans and wants to contribute to high-end outdoor living projects.

What You’ll Do – Design Support

• Attend client appointments with the designer when needed (measurements, photos, discussions)
• Conduct follow-up property surveys when required
• Create base plans and design concepts using DynaSCAPE
• Convert hand sketches into clean DynaSCAPE drawings
• Build plant pull sheets and crew paperwork through Manage360
• Develop 3D renderings using UVision/Realtime Pro
• Color-render designs (hand or digital)
• Coordinate plant and hardscape imagery for presentations
• Make design revisions as needed

Production Phase Support

• Assist with permit paperwork preparation and submission
• Order plant material from approved vendors
• Help with on-site layout during installation
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure accurate, high-quality execution
• Create as-built drawings as needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Support maintenance-related design leads when needed

Office Support (Occasional)

• Answer and track incoming calls, email leads, and walk-in clients
• Submit JULIE/utility locate requests for upcoming installs
• Coordinate porta-potty drop-off/pick-up requests for scheduled jobs
• Create and print plant/hardscape packets for sales presentations

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000–$90,000 per year, based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off & company holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• All tools, technology, and software provided
• Supportive, team-focused work environment

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