Associate Landscape Architect — NYC Urban Design Innovator

Thomas Young Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International project exposure

Mentorship and career growth

Collaborative studio culture

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in New York City is seeking an Associate Landscape Architect to lead design-forward landscape projects and contribute to shaping public space. The role blends art, ecology, and urban design in a globally recognized studio.

With 5–10 years of experience, you will mentor designers, collaborate with diverse teams, and translate concepts into buildable plans for major civic and cultural spaces.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of professional landscape architecture experience.
• Proven background in large-scale, design-forward public and urban projects.
• Exceptional conceptual, graphic, and technical design skills.
• Fluent in Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and rendering tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to lead the development of innovative landscape projects.
• Drive conceptual design thinking and translate vision into buildable strategies.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to studio culture, critique, and collaboration.
• Prepare presentations, design packages, and reports for client and stakeholder meetings.
• Manage project schedules and deadlines while ensuring creative and technical quality.
• Support public realm projects through all phases, from competition to construction.

Skills

Design leadership

Urban/public project experience

Conceptual/graphic/technical design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Rendering tools

Job description

Thomas Young Group in New York City is seeking an Associate Landscape Architect to lead design-forward landscape projects and contribute to shaping public space. The role blends art, ecology, and urban design in a globally recognized studio.

With 5–10 years of experience, you will mentor designers, collaborate with diverse teams, and translate concepts into buildable plans for major civic and cultural spaces.