Who We Are.

BYLA is an established, dynamic design focused studio with office locations in Ketchum, ID and Bozeman, MT.   BYLA’s work is responsive to the regional landscapes and settings where we work and has a rich history of successful and published projects in Idaho, Rocky Mountain West, California, and New England.  Our approach is design driven, contextual and contemporary.  While our practice is founded on residential landscape design in the west and on the east coast, it spans the breadth of landscape architectural practice.  This affords us the privilege of living in small mountain towns while enjoying the design challenges and scope typical of urban design firms.  Our portfolio includes residential design at a variety of scales, town planning, land planning, park design, product design, graphic arts, and architecture.

Join our Team!

We are always looking for people that share our love of design and enjoy seeing landscape projects from the first sketch to the finished product.

Positions Available in Bozeman and Ketchum:

BYLA – Bozeman/Ketchum offices are seeking a motivated, professional designer with 2-5 years experience.  This is a full-time position we are looking to fill both our Bozeman and Ketchum offices.  Ideal candidates will have experience and interest in the following areas:

  • Excellent design, graphic, and problem solving skills

  • Ability to explore concept ideas from schematic design through construction documentation

  • Coordinating design elements into construction details

  • Project management and consultant coordination experience are desired but not required for consideration

Qualifications:

  • A degree in landscape architecture from an accredited university

  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment in developing site plans and construction drawings - including site grading, construction materials, and detailing

  • Strong communication skills in presenting design ideas visually, verbally, and in writing

  • A working knowledge of Montana + Idaho plant palettes

  • Skilled in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office – required

  • Strong graphic ability

Experience with LandFX, SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, or other 3d modeling  – preferred

How To Apply:

  • Cover letter – no more than 500 words

  • Resume

  • Portfolio of design work (include description of applicant role on each project)

  • References

  • Submit a single PDF combining all of the materials above (15MB maximum) with ‘Bozeman or Ketchum Entry Level’ in the subject line to hr@byla.us.

Ketchum - Senior Landscape Architect:

BYLA - Ketchum is seeking an experienced, dynamic, driven Senior Project Manager.  In this role at BYLA, you will design and oversee implementation of unique and exciting projects through all phases of work, starting with Schematic/Concept Design through Construction. 
This role requires someone who can confidently:
  • Prepare for and conduct client meetings independently
  • Manage permit sets, outline specifications, schedules, and details
  • Assist with and/or review submittals, RFI’s, and installation during construction
  • Analyze environmental reports; provide recommendations on conservation and sustainability for each project
  • Conduct on-site inspections to assure adherence to final plan
  • Manage selection, delivery and quality check of materials based on client desire, budget and climate parameters
  • Detail hard and softscape materials
  • Cultivate vendor and subcontractor relationships 
  • Contribute to a current culture of collaboration, growth, and innovation
  • Collaborate effectively with a variety of other disciplines including Architecture, Contractors and Interior Design team members
Experience & Skills Required
  • Bachelor or master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
  • Minimum of 6 years of professional experience working in a landscape architecture studio through all phases of design
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Ability and desire to effectively manage and mentor and delegate to junior staff members 
  • Technical knowledge and experience in production of Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction documents, including site details, materials selection, grading, and planting
  • Desire and ability to work collaboratively within a team,  work independently and take direction
  • Systematic ability to manage time and meet deadlines 
  • Determined, decisive, creative and exacting approach to problem solving
  • Balanced willingness to eagerly learn new technologies
  • Hand sketching, graphic communication and excellent 3D modeling skills including SketchUp
  • Superb AutoCAD skills
  • Proficiency in Adobe suite (Photoshop and InDesign) and Microsoft Office programs.
  • LandFX, 3D and Sketch Up skills a plus
  • If not licensed, licensure should be a goal
  • Availability to travel as necessary
How To Apply:
  • Cover letter – no more than 500 words
  • Resume
  • Portfolio of design work (include description of applicant role on each project)
  • References
  • Submit a single PDF combining all of the materials above (15MB maximum) with ‘Bozeman or Ketchum Entry Level’ in the subject line to hr@byla.us.