Design Lead, Landscape Architecture

International Erosion Control Association; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

International Erosion Control Association in Houston seeks an Associate Landscape Architect/Design Lead to drive design development of landscape projects from concept through construction. You will establish vision, lead a design team, and coordinate with architects, engineers and consultants to maintain design ambition throughout the lifecycle.

A senior, creative and technically minded professional with a strong portfolio will guide projects across stages, ensure materials knowledge and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, design development and delivered work.
• Experience leading projects and design teams across multiple stages.
• Excellent knowledge of landscape materials, planting, construction and detailing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design development of landscape architecture projects from early concept through detailed design and construction.
• Establish clear design vision, principles and narratives for projects.
• Develop and communicate compelling landscape design proposals through drawings, presentations, models and visualisations.
• Lead and mentor project teams, providing clear creative direction and constructive design feedback.
• Coordinate effectively with architects, planners, engineers, ecologists, artists and other external consultants.
• Ensure projects respond thoughtfully to context, ecology, climate, biodiversity and long-term sustainability.
• Oversee design quality and consistency through all project stages.
• Contribute to project strategy, programming, resourcing and fee management.
• Support the development of junior and intermediate designers through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Portfolio development

Landscape materials knowledge

Conceptual thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

International Erosion Control Association in Houston seeks an Associate Landscape Architect/Design Lead to drive design development of landscape projects from concept through construction. You will establish vision, lead a design team, and coordinate with architects, engineers and consultants to maintain design ambition throughout the lifecycle.

A senior, creative and technically minded professional with a strong portfolio will guide projects across stages, ensure materials knowledge and