Landscape Architect

walrus design; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Walrus Design in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Landscape Architect for a full-time, on-site role to lead project teams, manage client relationships, and develop creative design solutions from concept to final documentation.

The successful candidate will oversee project implementation, ensure delivery on time and within budget, and demonstrate strong English communication, collaboration, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or similar.
• Minimum 5 years’ professional landscape architecture experience.
• ILAM membership is an advantage.
• Licensed or pursuing licensure as a Landscape Architect.
• Excellent design and presentation skills.
• Based in Malaysia with legal working status.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from conceptual design through detailed documentation.
• Manage client relationships and project teams.
• Develop creative design solutions and oversee implementation.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget and quality standards.
• Collaborate with contractors and consultants; communicate in English.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Design concept to documentation

Team management

Independent work

English communication

Digital tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Lumion

MS Office

TeamBinder/Ariba/ACC

Consulting with high-profile clients

Mandarin beneficial

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

5+ years landscape architecture experience

ILAM membership (advantage)

Landscape Architect license or licensure pursuit

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)

Lumion

MS Office

TeamBinder

Ariba

ACC

Job description

Walrus Design is a medium-sized boutique landscape architecture practice. We are winners of multiple Malaysian and international awards and our projects have been featured in international publications.

We have a position vacancy for someone looking for more delegated project responsibility to increase their skills and gain exposure of running high end projects for premium clients.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Landscape Architect based in our office in Kuala Lumpur. The Landscape Architect will be responsible for leading project teams, managing client relationships, developing creative design solutions, overseeing project implementation, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and meeting quality expectations.

We are looking for a highly motivated team member with the following:

Skills and Experience

• Lead projects from conceptual design through to detailed documentation and implementation
• Have excellent design flare and strong graphic communication skills
• Proven experience in managing a team to ensure excellence in design
• Strong team player who is also able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal English language communication skills
• Highly competent in using a broad range of digital tools and techniques, with experience using AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign) and Lumion
• Proficient in the use of all MS Office primary software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams)
• Familiarity with TeamBinder, Ariba and ACC
• Proven track record in a consulting environment working alongside high-profile clients
• Ability to converse with contractors in Mandarin will be an advantage

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Landscape Architecture or similar)
• A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in landscape architecture
• ILAM membership (an advantage)
• Landscape Architect license or pursuing licensure
• Excellent design and presentation skills
• Must be living in Malaysia and/or have the proper documents to already be legally living and employed in Malaysia
• Familiarity with local regulations and site analysis techniques is advantageous

If you are interested in working in a tight knit and friendly environment free from office politics, then this may be a position for you.

Assessment weightage will be given to the breadth of skills and completed project experience demonstrated in the portfolio.