Midlevel Planner/Designer

About the role

We seek a design professional eager to deepen their expertise and contribute meaningfully to the future of our firm. Already invigorated by 3-6 years of professional experience, the ideal candidate is passionate about design excellence, curious about the interconnected nature of people, place, and process, and motivated to grow as both a designer and emerging leader.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to urban design, community design, site planning, neighborhood design, design guidelines, and form-based or hybrid code development for a diverse range of public and private clients.
• Collaborate across teams to support design excellence, project planning, communication, and business development efforts.
• Take on increasing project management and leadership responsibilities, with mentorship and support from senior colleagues.
• Bring curiosity, initiative, and an entrepreneurial mindset—helping to strengthen client relationships, elevate project outcomes, and contribute to the firm’s ongoing success.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Architecture, and/or Planning; Four or more years of professional experience in landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, planning, or a related field; Demonstrated ability to synthesize marketing, personnel, and project management aspects of the work; Goal-oriented and strategic thinker with a broad, global perspective; Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; Proven project management experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Management experience, including effective leadership, mentoring, delegation, and team-building skills; Experience leading projects of varying scales, scopes, and types; Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and sound business judgment; Undergraduate and/or graduate degree from an accredited architectural and/or urban design/planning program; Landscape Architecture Licensure and/or planning certifications; Master’s degree or dual degrees in Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, Architecture, or Planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Architecture, and/or Planning; Four or more years of professional experience in landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, planning, or a related field; Demonstrated ability to synthesize marketing, personnel, and project management aspects of the work; Goal-oriented and strategic thinker with a broad, global perspective; Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; Proven project management experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Management experience, including effective leadership, mentoring, delegation, and team-building skills; Experience leading projects of varying scales, scopes, and types; Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and sound business judgment; Undergraduate and/or graduate degree from an accredited architectural and/or urban design/planning program; Landscape Architecture Licensure and/or planning certifications; Master’s degree or dual degrees in Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, Architecture, or Planning.

Skills

• Strong design skills and a passion for creating meaningful and sustainable solutions.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Project management and leadership experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in landscape architecture, urban design, and planning.

Benefits

• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Comprehensive health, wealth, and well-being benefits, including company-paid medical premiums for employee-only coverage.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a 5% company match.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Public transportation and bicycle commuter support, plus rental housing assistance.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000, depending on experience and demonstrated professional contributions. As you grow and contribute to the success of the firm, your compensation will also grow through annual merit-based increases, discretionary bonuses tied to firm profitability, and professional advancement awards.

Schedule

Flexible hybrid work schedules are supported.