Principal Landscape Architect

SECOND NATURE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape studio in Singapore is seeking a Design Leader to oversee transformative projects and mentor a team. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, a strong design portfolio, and familiarity with Singapore’s planning environment. This role involves setting the design tone, engaging with clients, and guiding project development with a focus on ecology and craft. The studio offers a supportive environment and competitive compensation with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive environment for design exploration

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience, ideally including international work.
• Experience leading large-scale public realm and cultural projects.
• Ability to inspire and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Set the design tone and inspire teams.
• Oversee project development with strong design and technical judgement.
• Build authentic relationships with clients and communities.

Skills

Strong design portfolio

Excellent communication

Deep familiarity with Singapore’s planning environment

Collaboration and leadership

Education

Degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Singapore · Full-Time · Studio Leadership

About Us

We are a design-driven landscape studio that believes places should feel alive—rooted in culture, climate, and community. Our work blends ecology, craft, and contemporary urbanism, creating landscapes that are immersive, memorable, and quietly powerful.

Who You Are

A big-picture thinker with the hands-on curiosity of a maker. Someone who cares about story, materiality, and the emotional experience of a space—yet also understands the discipline and rigour needed to deliver complex projects. You guide teams with clarity, collaborate with heart, and leave every project better than you found it.

What You’ll Do

Design Leadership

• Set the design tone for projects—from early sketches to final built form.
• Inspire teams with concepts that are bold, grounded, and human-centric.
• Champion craft, ecology, and detail as equal parts of the design narrative.
• Elevate design reviews and push for new ways of thinking, making, and representing landscape.

Project Stewardship

• Oversee all stages of project development with strong design and technical judgement.
• Navigate multidisciplinary coordination with confidence and clarity.
• Guide documentation excellence and ensure that drawings tell a clear, compelling story.
• Support site implementation with a keen eye for detail and execution.

Client & Partner Engagement

• Present ideas with passion, precision, and honesty.
• Build authentic relationships with clients, agencies, collaborators, and communities.
• Advocate for meaningful, climate-responsive, and culturally sensitive landscapes.

Studio & Practice Leadership

• Experience in setting up and leading/ mentoring a team of 10+ in Singapore or with multiple teams across Asia.
• Mentor designers into confident thinkers and independent leaders.
• Contribute to shaping our studio culture—curious, collaborative, and craft-driven.
• Lead business development efforts, proposals, and pitches with design integrity.
• Help steer the studio’s long-term vision, research directions, and design ethos.
• Involvement in academic work would be a bonus.

What You Bring

• Degree in Landscape Architecture (Master’s preferred but not essential).
• Over 15+ years of professional experience, ideally including regional or international work.
• A strong design portfolio that demonstrates conceptual depth, technical finesse, and built landscapes.
• Experience leading large-scale public realm, mixed-use, hospitality, institutional, or cultural projects.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and client engagement abilities.
• Deep familiarity with Singapore’s planning and construction environment.
• A mindset that values collaboration, experimentation, and thoughtful leadership.

Why Join Us

• Work on transformative, design-forward projects across Singapore and the region.
• Be part of a studio that values art, ecology, culture, and craft equally.
• A supportive environment that encourages design exploration and professional growth.
• Competitive compensation with leadership pathway opportunities.

How to Apply

Send your CV, portfolio (PDF or link), and a short note on what excites you about landscape design to [e-mail].

We review all applications carefully and will reach out to shortlisted candidates.