Landscape Architect/Designer Philadelphia, PA

Strada LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Strada LLC in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Landscape Architect/Designer to lead landscape architectural services within a collaborative design studio.

The role involves designing across residential, urban, campus, and commercial typologies with a holistic approach to integrating landscape and architecture, mentoring team members, and supporting business development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of landscape architecture experience
• Active Pennsylvania licensure preferred or able to obtain promptly
• Strong project management, budgeting, and scheduling skills
• Experience coordinating external consultants and permitting professionals
• Proficiency in sketching, rendering, and technical documentation

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape architectural services within a collaborative design team
• Perform site analysis, zoning, and code reviews
• Prepare documentation across all design phases (sketches, master planning, site layouts)
• Coordinate with internal designers, consultants, and clients
• Support construction administration, site visits, and submittals
• Mentor junior designers and help develop new business opportunities

Skills

Landscape architecture

Project management

Design sense

Sketching and rendering

CAD drafting

Education

Pennsylvania licensure (active)

Tools

BIM software

3D modeling software

CAD software

Job description

Strada, a multi-disciplinary design firm, is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect/Designer for our Philadelphia studio.

Our cross-disciplinary approach to design is immersive, human-centric, and diverse. We actively leverage the expertise and talents from the variety of disciplines within our three studios to achieve exceptional results for our clients. We look for individuals who are talented and passionate about their work and thrive as part of a dynamic design team.

We seek individuals who are inspired by the transformative role of landscape in shaping communities, enriching the public realm, and connecting people to place. Candidates should bring a passion for designing across a range of scales and typologies, including residential, urban, mixed-use, commercial, public open space, and campus design, with a holistic approach to integrating landscape and architecture. The ideal candidate will offer strong leadership and relationship‑building skills, a commitment to collaborative design, and a genuine enthusiasm for mentoring and cultivating the next generation of designers.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading landscape architectural services in a collaborative design environment that includes architects, interior designers, and graphic designers
• Performing initial project due diligence, site analysis, zoning, and code review
• Coordinating/supporting permitting application packages for municipal, county, and state review
• Assisting in the development of designs through sketches, modeling, diagrams, and other visual formats
• Executing project documentation during all phases of design, including conceptual sketches, master planning, site layout, traffic circulation, grading, planting and irrigation, lighting, structure designs, specifications, as well as general utility planning
• Coordinating project constraints and technical details with the internal design team, external consultants, and clients
• Supporting construction administration on projects, including site visits, attending construction meetings, developing creative technical solutions, preparing drawing revisions, and reviewing project submittals
• Reviewing design documentation for quality control, accuracy, and achieving design intent
• Assisting with proposals and fostering relationships to develop new business opportunities

Desired Experience, Skills and Abilities

• At least 7 years of landscape architecture experience, with active licensure in Pennsylvania preferred, but those with an ability to obtain licensure in a timely manner will also be considered
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, material selection, and applicable code requirements for varying project types and scales
• Project management skills, including budgeting, task prioritization and assignment, and scheduling
• Experience coordinating external consultants, including engineers, construction contractors, product representatives, and permitting professionals
• Ability to prepare construction‑level technical documents, plans, and specifications
• Strong design sensibility and knowledge of Pennsylvania/Mid‑Atlantic regional plants
• Proficiency in sketching and rendering abilities to create strong conceptual designs
• Familiarity with BIM and 3D modeling software and/or proficiency with computer‑aided drafting software
• Proactive, resourceful self‑starter who can multi‑task and juggle multiple projects
• Excellent written, oral, and graphic communication skills
• Positive, open‑minded, solution‑oriented attitude with cooperative skills to share design ideas, communicate design intent, and collaborate within a team dynamic
• Engagement with professional organizations and/or volunteer associations

Pay and Benefits

The salary for this position falls in the range of $75,000 to $100,000, commensurate with education and experience, paid on a semi‑monthly basis. In addition to the professional development opportunities outlined above, we offer medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, Paid Time Off, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, and a discretionary annual bonus.

About Us

Strada is a place unlike any other. It is a place where you will solve diverse, complex challenges alongside thoughtful and talented individuals who lead with curiosity and empathy. We work hard, and we intentionally craft moments that help our team to pause,create, and connect. We respect work‑life balance, promote design engagement, and encourage you to follow your passions.

We’rein the studio Tuesday through Thursday because we do our best work through in‑person collaboration. Mondays and Fridaysremainflexible to support focused, heads‑down time.