Associate

Aspect Studios; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Membership fee reimbursement

MAPS Days

Professional development

Iconic projects

Job summary

Aspect Studios in Brisbane seeks an Associate with a passion for great public space and regenerative design to join the team. You will lead and mentor a senior team, drive projects from concept to delivery, and contribute to community-focused design outcomes.

With 8+ years of experience, you will oversee multiple projects, support business development, and ensure the highest standards of documentation and client presentation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in landscape architecture, urban design or architecture.
• Experience leading projects from concept through documentation and delivery.
• Mentoring junior designers and coordinating direct reports.
• Strong client presentation and design communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects of varying scales from concept to contract documentation and administration.
• Assist with submissions and proposals, and contribute to design strategy development.
• Supervise junior staff, mentor teams, and delegate responsibilities as they grow.
• Ensure design quality by reviewing work and maintaining standards across the team.
• Prepare high-quality documentation and present to external client groups.

Skills

Project management

Mentorship

Client liaison

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

Job description

Seeking a talented Associate with a passion for great public space, thriving cities and regenerative design to join our Brisbane team.

The Practice

We are designers, landscape architects and urbanists, creating projects that challenge and delight while enhancing the lives of people and natural systems in enduring ways. We work globally and deliver locally, guided by a belief in the deep connectedness of all living things. With studios across Australia, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver meaningful outcomes. We believe in the power of design to positively influence behaviour, improve quality of life, and create lasting environmental and social value.

ASPECT Studios is committed to being a global leader in regenerative design, creating nature-positive environments that strengthen ecological resilience, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance the wellbeing of people, communities and ecosystems.

Brisbane Studio

Our Brisbane studio is located within the heart of the city, is easily accessible by public transport, and is surrounded by parks and open spaces. The leafy studio is a beautiful space to work, with a relaxed, collaborative, and easy-going feel.

About You

We are seeking a degree qualified, experienced Landscape Architect, Urban Designer or Architect with 8+ years’ experience to join our senior team in the Brisbane Studio, to lead and contribute to a selection of unique projects.Providing supportive mentorship and guidance to junior designers and direct reports, you will hit the ground running and contribute meaningfully to projects that matter – to the community, to the environment, and to the planet.

The successful Associate will have experience in:

• Managing projects of a range of scales, from concept design and master planning to contract documentation and administration,
• Assisting with development of submissions and proposals, and contributing to preparation of project related design strategy,
• Supervising junior staff and direct reports, providing mentorship and delegation of responsibilities as they grow their skills and deliver on projects,
• Enforcing design quality, including reviewing work completed by team reports,
• Preparing high quality documentation and confidently presenting to external client groups on project related matters, and
• Assisting with the sourcing of new clients and prominent challenging projects for the studio.

Our Offering

As an ASPECT team member, you’ll have access to:

• Generous paid parental leave andpurchasedleave programs,
• Reimbursement support for your industry membership fees,
• MAPS Days + Volunteering - up to 4x paid days per year to explore a passion project or aligned interest, or volunteer for a Purpose-aligned not-for-profit,
• Ongoing professional development in a teaching and learning environment,
• Opportunities to work on iconic local and international projects, and

VisitourCareers pagefor a full list of employee benefits.

Please note: Only applications from Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or long-term visa holders can be considered at this time.