Landscape Architect

• Providing leadership to design teams to conceptualize and develop design ideas, generate diagrams, digital models, and presentation materials.
• Participating in collaborative critiques and providing feedback on early-phase design concepts.
• Preparing and delivering design presentations to clients, communities, and other pertinent stakeholders including public agencies.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and future potential clients.
• Conducting or assisting with operational and design research required to validate the feasibility of design solutions and ensure compliance of all project documentation with Populous policies and industry standards.
• Collaborating directly with clients throughout the design, development, and construction administration phases, acting as intermediary between the client and design team.
• Supporting Project Managers in the construction administration process, ensuring design intent is maintained and project goals are achieved while adhering to schedules and budgets.
• Providing leadership through coaching and mentorship, supporting the professional development of staff.

• Advanced in inventive and creative design thinking, collaborative problem-solving, project production, spatial and environmental design, story development and delivering high-quality design solutions.
• Strong leadership skills and team-oriented mindset that encourages effective collaboration.
• Proficient in design programs including but not limited to: AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up, Rhino and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly and accurately share design ideas.
• Strong sketching and freehand drawing skills, capable of producing quick and impactful sketches to effectively communicate design concepts.
• Positive attitude, resourceful nature and excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Self-motivated and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team.

• Professional Degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA or MLA) from an accredited program.
• 7+ years of professional landscape architectural experience.
• Registered Landscape Architect with a current license.
• Master’s degree is preferred.

• Travel may be required.
• Position requires ability to access and move through construction sites safely, including areas under active development.
• Position involves sedentary work, requiring prolonged periods of sitting, frequent use of a computer and occasional movement in an office environment.