Landscape Architect / Designer III

Toole Design; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented Landscape Architect / Designer III to join their passionate team in Oakland. This role offers the opportunity to lead transformative public realm projects that enhance livable and equitable communities. With a focus on creative design and project management, the ideal candidate will engage with diverse stakeholders and navigate all project phases, from community engagement to final design. The firm values inclusivity and employee well-being, providing a flexible work schedule and comprehensive benefits. If you are enthusiastic about urban placemaking and multimodal transportation, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in landscape architecture.
• Experience across all project phases from analysis to construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead public realm and active transportation projects across California.
• Collaborate with clients and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

Project Management

Visual Communication

Public Engagement

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

3D Visualization Tools (e.g., Lumion, Rhino)

Job description

Description

Toole Design Group in Oakland, CA is looking to hire an experienced and talented full-time Landscape Architect / Designer III. This is an opportunity to be part of a passionate, creative, talented team of planners, landscape architects, urban designers, and engineers. Candidates should have 6+ years of progressive experience in landscape architecture, including concept through final design, with strong project management and business development skills. The role involves re-imagining public spaces that promote livable and equitable communities with diverse mobility options, working on streetscape, public space, trails, and active transportation projects with unique challenges that foster creative and critical thinking. The firm values employee well-being and offers comprehensive benefits.

This position will lead public realm and active transportation projects across California and the West, covering all design phases from community engagement to final design. Collaboration with clients, community members, and interdisciplinary teams is essential, along with a focus on project management and business growth. The salary range is targeted at $90,000 to $105,000.

The work schedule is flexible, typically 40 hours per week, with options to work from home two days a week. The Oakland office is conveniently located downtown, accessible by foot, bike, and transit.

To apply, submit an application with a portfolio of your work. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity. For accommodations or questions, contact Human Resources at 301-927-1900 or email [e-mail]. More information can be found on our website and social media channels.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in landscape architecture
• 6+ years of progressive experience
• Experience across all project phases: site analysis, concept design, planting design, construction documents, and specifications
• Strong visual communication skills, including hand sketching and digital graphics
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and 3D visualization tools (e.g., Lumion, Rhino)
• Strong project management experience, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control
• Passion for public realm design, multimodal transportation, and urban placemaking

Preferred qualifications:

• Licensure in CA or other states (or on licensure path)
• Expertise in planting design and green infrastructure
• Experience with trail, streetscape, or multimodal design
• Public engagement experience, including facilitation of workshops

Ideal candidate qualities:

• Enthusiastic about transforming streets and public spaces
• Interest in streetscapes, trails, and multimodal transportation design
• Ability to balance creative vision with technical precision
• Detail-oriented with project execution from concept to construction
• Effective communicator in visual, verbal, and written forms
• Proactive problem solver, organized, and able to take initiative
• Team-oriented with leadership aspirations
• Values equity, inclusion, and sustainability in design
• Client relationship builder and practice grower