Landscape Designer

WSP USA; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Landscape / 3D Sketcher / Visualizer to support outdoor and urban landscape projects. The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of experience in landscape design with a strong proficiency in tools like SketchUp and Lumion. Responsibilities include producing high-quality visualizations, integrating designs across various disciplines, and preparing detailed landscape documentation. Join a team focused on making a positive impact through innovative projects.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of professional experience in landscape design, visualization, or related fields.
• Strong proficiency in landscape visualization tools.
• Experience preparing landscape documentation from concept through detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Produce high‑quality 3D sketches and visualizations.
• Translate design briefs into detailed 3D landscape representations.
• Work closely with architects and planners to ensure design integration.

Skills

SketchUp

Lumion

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Environmental context studies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design, or related discipline

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a highly creative Landscape / 3D Sketcher / Visualizer to support the development of world‑class outdoor environments, public realm projects, and large‑scale urban landscapes across the UAE and KSA. The ideal candidate combines strong landscape design fundamentals with advanced 3D visualization capability to help bring project concepts to life.

Design & Visualization

• Produce high‑quality 3D sketches, conceptual models, and visualizations using tools such as SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite, and other visualization platforms.

• Translate design briefs, CAD drawings, and hand sketches into detailed and realistic 3D landscape representations.

• Develop concept, schematic, and detailed landscape designs for a variety of project types including parks, urban spaces, mixed‑use developments, and infrastructure‑related landscapes.

Technical Support

• Prepare design presentations, renderings, and visual communication packages for clients and internal reviews.

• Support preparation of landscape plans, sections, material palettes, diagrams, and 3D massing studies.

• Contribute to site analysis, feasibility reviews, and environmental context studies to inform design decisions.

Coordination & Collaboration

• Work closely with architects, planners, engineers, and environmental specialists to ensure design integration across disciplines.

• Participate in internal design workshops, coordination meetings, and creative sessions.

• Support responses to RFIs, client queries, and design‑related technical discussions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design, or a related discipline.

• 3–7 years of professional experience in landscape design, visualization, or related fields, preferably within the Middle East (UAE/KSA).

• Strong proficiency in SketchUp (core 3D modeling tool), Lumion / Enscape / Twinmotion, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

• Experience preparing landscape documentation from concept through detailed design.

• Strong artistic and freehand sketching ability is an advantage.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.