CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We are a vibrant, well-established landscape architecture firm with an emphasis on sustainable design and placemaking and a studio culture rooted in communication, collaboration, and excellence.   While not currently hiring, we are always interested in qualified applicants to join our studio.  Positions are for full-time, in-person work at our office in Santa Cruz, California, and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan; see details below. If you’re interested, submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio, maximum size of 12MB, to amhallal@jlja.com. 

DESIGN ASSOCIATE

Position Summary:

• 1-5 years experience in a design firm

• Draft plans and details accurately and efficiently.

• Produce design studies and image sheets.

• Assist project managers and principals in completing design construction packages.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in landscape architecture.

• Proficiency in current AutoCAD.

• Proficiency in Adobe Design Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

• Experience preparing construction documents.

• Proficiency in Sketch-up'; other 3-D modeling and rendering programs are a plus.

• Proficiency in Land F/X is desirable.

• Ability to sketch, develop design studies, and complete graphic illustrations.

• Good team collaboration and strong communication and time management skills.

• Detail, deadline, and multi-task oriented.

• Legal authorization to work in the USA.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Our Summer 2026 internship position has been filled. Applications for Summer 2027 will be accepted from December 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 with a candidate selected by mid-March. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio to amhallal@jlja.com (maximum size of 10MB).