Kawauchi Rowe is an award-winning landscape and garden design studio based in West London led by Design Director Tomoko Kawauchi MSGLD and founder, Charlotte Rowe FSGLD. We are seeking a Landscape Architect/Landscape Designer and Junior Landscape Designer to join our team
Landscape Architect/Designer
This is a key role, requiring someone who has the ability to further develop their design skills, working closely with other team members on all elements of client work including design, planting, specification and project administration.
The role encompasses the following areas of activity:
Working on all aspects of client work working in close collaboration with Design Director Tomoko Kawauchi including:
Attendance on site, assisting with the site survey of clients’ gardens and production of the site plan on Vectorworks
In collaboration with other members of the team, production of sketch plans on Vectorworks, transference onto A1 architectural tracing paper by hand and colour finishing of the presentation plans
Production of perspectives, axonometric drawings, models, CGI renders using Vectorworks, SketchUp and Photoshop and by hand for presentation to clients
Production of setting-out drawings, lighting plans and detailed construction drawings for client projects
Production of mood boards for clients using InDesign
Production of planting plans and schedules in collaboration with other members of the design team.
Project administration of client gardens
Attending site in support of other members of the design team.
Liaising with and supervising landscape contractors and other sub-contractors or consultants (architects, structural and drainage engineers and M&E etc.) on all aspects of the project and interface with the client
Sourcing and choosing plants for planting plans and for clients in conjunction with the Office Manager
Sourcing and choosing plants for planting plans for clients
Sourcing styling elements for client gardens such as planting containers, furniture and sculpture
Assisting in setting out of client gardens
Other areas of activity.
Help with show gardens and exhibitions as well as design award submissions.
Candidates should have the following:
A degree in Landscape Architecture or an equivalent diploma in Landscape or Garden Design and at least two years working in the profession.
A demonstrably high level of design skills
Competence in CAD (Vectorworks/AutoCAD – the studio works in Vectorworks), SketchUp, InDesign, Microsoft 365 and Photoshop. Other software experience would also be beneficial.
Good construction knowledge and a good understanding of detailing
Excellent communication and coordination skills
An ability to work directly with clients and supporting the project design team
Good plant knowledge
Eligibility to work in the UK
Willingness to travel and a full driving licence would be preferable.
Candidates should be:
Confident, positive and outward looking
A good team player who can build effective working relationships within the studio, and with architects and contractors, as well as with our clients
A self-starter with the ability to use own initiative and meet key deadlines
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
Start date: November/December 2026
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and your portfolio (10mb max), indicating which is your own work, and a cover letter to design@kawauchirowe.com by Friday 13th November 2026.
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Junior Landscape Designer
It is a key role within our busy studio, requiring someone who has the ability and enthusiasm to develop their design skills, working closely with other team members on all elements of client work including design, planting, specification and project administration.
The role encompasses the following areas of activity:
Working on all aspects of client work working closely with Design Director Tomoko Kawauchi including:
Attendance on site, assisting with the site survey of clients’ gardens and production of the site plan on Vectorworks
In collaboration with other members of the team, production of sketch plan on Vectorworks, transference onto A1 architectural tracing paper by hand and colour finishing of the presentation plans
Production of perspectives, axonometric drawings, models, CGI renders using Vectorworks, Sketch Up and Photoshop and by hand for presentation to clients
Production of setting-out drawings, lighting plans and detailed construction drawings for client projects
Production of mood boards for clients using InDesign
Production of planting plans and schedules in collaboration with other members of the design team.
Project administration of client gardens
Attending site in support of other members of the design team.
Liaising with and supervision of landscape contractors and other sub-contractors or consultants (architects, structural and drainage engineers and M&E etc) on all aspects of the project and interface with the client
Sourcing and choosing plants for planting plans and for clients in conjunction with the Office Manager
Sourcing styling elements for client gardens such as planting containers, furniture and sculpture
Assisting in setting out of client gardens
Other areas of activity.
Help with show gardens and exhibitions as well as design award submissions.
Some administration work in the studio including helping with scanning images, filing documents and plans and updating image and publication libraries.
Candidates should have the following
A degree in Landscape Architecture or an equivalent diploma in Landscape or Garden Design.
A demonstrably high level of design skills
Competence in CAD (Vectorworks/AutoCAD – the studio works in Vectorworks), SketchUp, InDesign, Microsoft 365 and Photoshop. Other software experience would also be beneficial.
Some construction knowledge and an understanding detailing
Excellent communication and coordination skills
An ability to work directly with clients, supporting the project design team
Good plant knowledge
Eligibility to work in the UK
Willingness to travel and a full driving licence would be preferable.
Candidates should be:
Confident, positive and outward looking
A good team player who can build effective working relationships within the studio, and with architects and contractors, as well as with our clients
A self-starter with the ability to use own initiative and meet key deadlines
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
Start date: November/December 2026
If you are interested, please send your CV and portfolio (10mb max) indicating which is your own work with a cover letter to design@kawauchirowe.com by Friday 13th November 2026.