Landscape Architect / Designer (Mid Level)

SECOND NATURE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Second Nature is a Singapore-based landscape architecture studio seeking a Landscape Architect/Designer with 3–7 years of experience. The role focuses on developing designs, coordinating with clients and consultants, and guiding projects from concept through construction.

You will collaborate closely with Principals and the team, contributing to ecologically responsive environments across Singapore and the region while advancing documentation and implementation workflows.

Qualifications

• Degree or master's in Landscape Architecture or related design discipline
• 3–7 years of relevant professional experience
• Portfolio showing design thinking, spatial understanding and technical ability
• Experience in Singapore or Asia context is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design development: develop project narratives, concepts, and presentations communicating spatial ideas
• Technical documentation: prepare drawing packages covering levels, grading, planting, drainage, and interfaces
• Client and consultant coordination: work with clients, architects, engineers and specialists
• Authority coordination: support submissions for Singapore projects and coordinate with local consultants on overseas projects
• Tender and construction: contribute to tender docs, review submissions, attend site inspections
• Project delivery: organize work, monitor progress and meet deadlines

Skills

Team collaboration

Creative design

Technical problem solving

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino

Enscape

Lumion

Job description

Landscape Architect / Landscape Designer

3–7 Years’ Experience
Singapore | Full-time, Permanent

About Second Nature

Second Nature is a design-led landscape architecture studio based in Singapore. We create thoughtful, context-driven and ecologically responsive environments, with projects inSingapore and across the region, including China, India, Vietnam and Thailand.

Our portfolio spans:

• Mixed-use developments with layered spaces, vibrant programming and sky terraces




• Boutique luxury hospitality




• Nature-based destinations and sensitive ecological landscapes




• Urban public realms and community spaces

We work as an open, collaborative studio, with designers working directly alongside our Principals. Every team member has opportunities to shape ideas, contribute across project stages and see how design decisions translate into built landscapes.

The Role

We are looking for aLandscape Architect or Landscape Designer with 3–7 years of relevant professional experience, combining strong design sensibility with practical technical and coordination skills.

Working alongside the Principals and the team, you will develop designs, coordinate with clients and consultants, and help carry projects from concept through documentation and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design development:Develop project narratives, concept designs, schematic proposals and presentations that communicate clear spatial and experiential ideas.




• Technical documentation:Prepare and coordinate drawing packages covering levels and grading, hardscape details, planting, soil profiles and interfaces with drainage and other specialist systems.




• Client and consultant coordination:Work closely with clients, architects, engineers and specialist consultants to resolve interfaces and maintain design intent.




• Authority coordination:Support landscape-related submission packages and responses for Singapore projects, and coordinate with local consultants on overseas projects.




• Tender and construction:Contribute to tender documentation, review contractor submissions and shop drawings, attend site inspections and nursery tagging, and help resolve construction queries.




• Project delivery:Organise your work, monitor drawing progress and communicate priorities to help the team meet agreed deadlines.

About You

• A degree or master’s inLandscape Architecture, Architecture or a related design discipline. Candidates with Architecture degree are welcome.




• 3–7 years of relevant professional experience, ideally within a design-focused practice.




• Experience contributing to projects through multiple stages. Built project or construction-stage exposure in Singapore or elsewhere in Asia is an advantage.




• A considered portfolio showing your design thinking, spatial understanding, technical ability and individual contribution.




• Working knowledge of construction detailing, levels, grading and drainage principles, with an understanding of tropical planting.




• Clear verbal, written and visual communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with clients, consultants and contractors.




• Proficiency inAutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite, with working capability inRhino and visualisation tools such asEnscape or Lumion.




• Familiarity with Singapore landscape authority submissions is an advantage.




• A collaborative approach, initiative and a willingness to follow design questions through to practical solutions.

Candidates with more experience should be comfortable taking greater responsibility for day-to-day project coordination and technical delivery.

Why Join Second Nature?

• Meaningful design responsibility:Contribute directly to distinctive local and regional projects.




• Close collaboration with Principals:Develop your judgement through regular design discussions and hands‑on guidance.




• Exposure across project stages:Build experience from early concepts and client workshops through technical coordination and site implementation.




• A supportive studio:Join a close-knit team that values thoughtful design, shared learning and sustainable working practices.