Experienced Landscape Architect/Designer - Recreation Focus

About Us

At Hitchcock Design Group, we are passionate about transforming spaces and enriching lives through imagination, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainable design. As an award-winning landscape architecture and planning firm, our mission is to improve communities by creating innovative outdoor spaces where people live, work, and play. Every project we undertake blends creativity with sustainability, crafting environments that are memorable, functional, and environmentally responsible.

Careers at Hitchcock Design Group

Careers at Hitchcock Design Group Ready to ignite your career in landscape architecture and planning? At Hitchcock, we believe in more than just great design; we invest in our people. Here, you’ll enjoy top-of-market compensation and benefits, personalized mentorship from Principal-level leaders, and access to our in-house education programs to fuel your growth. Our team thrives on design excellence, inclusivity, and balance, creating a culture where every voice matters and every contribution counts. We empower you to pursue projects that match your skills and passions while providing the tools and support to advance your career. Join Hitchcock, where you’ll be part of a team that champions your success and drives meaningful change in communities nationwide.

The Position

We are looking for a talented and experienced Landscape Architect/Designer with 8-15 years of experience to join our team at Hitchcock Design Group. This role is ideal for a professional with a passion for recreation, parks, and community spaces. The ideal candidate will have experience with recreation-related training, such as Playground Safety (CPSI), familiarity with Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants, and expertise in comprehensive master planning for parks and recreation. As a key leader, you will oversee projects from conceptual design through construction, maintaining design excellence, ensuring client satisfaction, and aligning with our brand values. Your responsibilities will include managing project schedules, budgets, and resources, as well as guiding production teams and coordinating with consultants and contractors. We value strong problem-solving, time management, and communication skills, along with the ability to independently drive project tasks and deliver innovative, recreation-focused design solutions. Additionally, you will mentor junior staff, foster client relationships, and identify new business opportunities that contribute to the growth and success of our firm. Successful completion of the LARE exam is required.

Job Duties

• Lead multiple projects across various phases, ensuring design integrity and consistency with Hitchcock Design Group’s brand
• Manage projects from conceptual design through construction, including coordination with subconsultants, production staff, vendors, and clients
• Conduct project meetings and manage schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resources effectively
• Maintain accountability for the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of project documents and presentations
• Monitor and communicate project progress, budgets, and accounts receivable status to clients and workgroup leaders
• Lead design efforts, guide production teams, and efficiently integrate client feedback to meet project objectives
• Assist clients with strategy development to meet their project needs, constraints, and schedules
• Develop proposals, contracts, and fee estimates; manage client relationships and act as the primary point of contact
• Proactively identify business development opportunities, nurture client partnerships, and add value to the company
• Mentor junior staff by providing guidance, setting expectations, and fostering professional growth

What We Offer

• Flexible/Hybrid Work Environment: Choose the work location that best fits your needs. We prioritize work-life balance
• Generous Time Off: 25 days of paid time off annually, plus 8 holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Retirement Benefits: Self-directed 401(k) with a 4% employer contribution, no match required
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% employer-paid health insurance, including an employee assistance program, discount vision plan, and $50,000 in group life insurance
• Dental Insurance: Fully covered dental plans to keep your smile healthy
• Family-Friendly Leave: Short-term disability insurance, also applicable as maternity leave, and an extra week of PTO for paternity leave
• Bonus Opportunities: Performance bonuses, year-end profit sharing, signing bonuses, anniversary gifts, and more at the employer's discretion
• Growth and Learning: Access to continuing education classes, conferences, and seminars as approved, plus internal learning and growth opportunities
• Mentorship and Development: A personalized growth plan and mentorship program tailored to your career path
• Team Connection: Engage with colleagues through fun events like design charrettes, office Olympics, happy hours, game nights, picnics, team sports, and philanthropic activities

Salary Range

$80,000 - $110,000 commensurate with experience