Lead Landscape Architect – Global Venues & Public Space

Populous; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) and retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Populous, a global design firm, seeks a Landscape Architect to lead studio and project teams on complex landscape projects. The candidate should have 7+ years of landscape architectural experience and a professional degree (BLA/MLA). Registered licensure is preferred, with willingness to travel.

You will collaborate across diverse public assembly buildings including sports venues, airports, and convention centers, shaping urban design with a global perspective.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional landscape architectural experience.
• Professional Degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA or MLA).
• Registered Landscape Architect with license (preferred).
• Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to design teams to conceptualize and develop ideas and diagrams.
• Lead collaborative critiques and provide feedback on early-phase concepts.
• Prepare and deliver design presentations to clients and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Support validation of design feasibility and adherence to standards.

Skills

Leadership

Creative thinking

Project production

Communication

Education

BLA/MLA in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Microsoft Office

Job description

Populous, a global design firm, seeks a Landscape Architect to lead studio and project teams on complex landscape projects. The candidate should have 7+ years of landscape architectural experience and a professional degree (BLA/MLA). Registered licensure is preferred, with willingness to travel.

You will collaborate across diverse public assembly buildings including sports venues, airports, and convention centers, shaping urban design with a global perspective.