Principal Landscape Architect

TYG; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international design collective is looking for an experienced Landscape Architect to join their Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a technical background in site systems, and over 15 years of professional experience. Responsibilities include leading design documentation, overseeing quality control, and mentoring junior staff. This full-time role requires a degree in Landscape Architecture and a license as a Landscape Architect.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture with a strong technical emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of technical documents like CDs and planting plans.
• Guide the landscape team across all project phases.
• Oversee quality control reviews and compliance with standards.
• Mentor junior and mid-level landscape designers.
• Participate in client meetings.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and methods.

Skills

Technical document development

Leadership in design development

Quality control and compliance

Mentoring junior staff

Client meeting participation

Awareness of emerging technologies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Licensed Landscape Architect

Job description

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Regional Lead of Landscape Architecture at TYG

Our client is an international design collective who are looking for an experienced Landscape Architect with a passion for technical direction to join their LA office. This role requires strong leadership, deep technical knowledge of site systems, and a passion for elevating the design integrity of the built environment.

The ideal candidate must possess the following skills:

• Lead the development of technical documents, including CDs, planting plans, grading and drainage, hardscape details, and irrigation design
• Guide the landscape team in design development and documentation across all project phases
• Oversee quality control, constructibility reviews, and compliance with codes, standards, and sustainability guidelines
• Mentor junior and mid-level landscape designers and technical staff.
• Participate in client meetings
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, materials, and construction methods relevant to landscape architecture

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field
• 15+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture with a strong technical emphasis
• Licensed Landscape Architect

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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