Career Opportunities

Join our team at SWA/Balsley to develop and strengthen your emerging design & technical expertise working on high profile, award-winning projects in NYC, the US, and abroad.

SWA/Balsley is actively seeking a creative, highly skilled Entry-Level Landscape Designer for immediate employment in our New York City studio.

In this role, you will collaborate with staff designers and firm leaders including its principals. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a new dynamic studio, develop a robust portfolio of built work of the highest design caliber, and engage with various other studios of SWA – the largest design-centric landscape architecture firm in the US.

Including fully funded semi-annual bonuses, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, full 401k match, generous health insurance, and H1B sponsorship in the U.S. where applicable, SWA/Balsley offers an unparalleled benefit package. SWA is 100% Employee Owned. SWA/Balsley is an equal opportunity employer.

About the position:

SWA/Balsley is seeking an exceptionally competent and highly motivated entry level candidate with 0-3 years of professional experience. This is a promising opportunity for a recent graduate who aspires to contribute to and thrive within a studio practice that works both locally and internationally and is empowered by a collaborative and congenial office setting.

This role includes:

• • Design and design support with input and critiques at all project phases.

• • 3D modeling & rendering for presentations and competitions.

• • Preparation of construction drawings/documents and specifications.

• • Attending and participating in meetings.

• • Collaborating with senior designers and administration on a collaborative team.
• Working on high-profile projects in the US, Middle East, Asia, and Europe.

Why SWA/Balsley?

• • Grow with a new firm with a national design reputation.

• • SWA/Balsley places equal design value on all phases and facets of work.

• • Extraordinary growth potential within SWA/Balsley and the affiliate SWA Group.

• • Opportunities to cross-fertilize with SWA’s eight other studios across the U.S. and abroad.

• • Unparalleled benefits package unique to SWA Group.

Minimum Requirements:

• • Accredited Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture