Landscape Project Designer - Lead Sustainable Design

RIOS; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Healthcare benefits

401k matching

PTO package

Reduced summer work hours

Job summary

RIOS in Los Angeles seeks a Landscape Project Designer to lead design and delivery of complex landscape architecture projects with independence and technical rigor. You will guide design development, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to sustainability goals while collaborating with clients and consultants in a hybrid in-office setting three days a week.

The role requires strong proficiency in Rhino, Revit, Lumion and the Adobe suite, as well as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in architecture or related project delivery roles.
• Demonstrated experience serving successfully as a Job Captain on small projects.
• Experience leading project coordination, workflow management, and internal team communication.
• Experience communicating with clients and consultants while supporting project delivery objectives.
• Proficiency with Rhino, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, Grasshopper and Dynamo.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative design and technical project work with minimal oversight while maintaining accountability for project outcomes.
• Manage design and delivery efforts.
• Guide project teams through design development, documentation, visualization, sustainability integration, and technical execution.
• Coordinate day-to-day project workflows, team communication, and task management to support successful project delivery.
• Contribute to project pursuits through participation in proposals, RFP responses, design narratives, and presentation materials.
• Develop and advance sustainability and performance goals for assigned projects.
• Coordinate consultant workstreams and support client communication in collaboration with senior project leadership.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of project delivery processes, documentation standards, and interdisciplinary coordination.

Skills

Rhino

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Lumion

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

BIM workflows

Job description

RIOS in Los Angeles seeks a Landscape Project Designer to lead design and delivery of complex landscape architecture projects with independence and technical rigor. You will guide design development, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and contribute to sustainability goals while collaborating with clients and consultants in a hybrid in-office setting three days a week.

The role requires strong proficiency in Rhino, Revit, Lumion and the Adobe suite, as well as