Senior Associate + Landscape Architect

DTJ Design Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Profit sharing

3 weeks PTO

6 days sick leave

Paid holidays

Fun work environment

Job summary

A leading design firm in Austin is seeking a Licensed Landscape Architect with 12+ years of experience. You will manage projects, lead the design studio, and be the primary contact for clients. The role requires proficiency in business development and mentoring junior staff. DTJ offers competitive compensation of $100,000-$120,000 annually along with excellent benefits, a supportive work environment, and growth opportunities. Join us to push the limits of creativity in landscape architecture.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of professional experience required.
• Experience in managing complex projects from start to finish is essential.
• Must have client interaction skills and ability to lead a studio.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management and leadership in the studio.
• Act as primary client contact on complex projects.
• Mentor LA Studio Staff and oversee quality of projects.
• Develop marketing strategies and promote DTJ’s culture.

Skills

Business development

Project design

Leadership

Landscape Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

DTJ DESIGN (DTJ) is an award-winning international design firm based in Boulder, Denver, Austin, and Atlanta, known for integrating landscape and challenging topography with the built environment. DTJ has a diverse portfolio at various scales, demonstrating our depth and capabilities with community design, residential communities, planned environments, parks and open space, resort and hospitality, themed entertainment, urban regeneration, and mixed-use places across a wide range of geographies.

At DTJ, we push the limits of design. We strategize and explore. We work hard and laugh hard. And we help our clients “Experience Creativity” at every turn. DTJ provides a vibrant, supportive, and integrated atmosphere for designers to excel within a collaborative studio of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Planners. Join our team of epic creators!

About the role

The ideal candidate will be a Licensed Landscape Architect with 12+ years of experience and will be versed in all aspects of business development, project design, and delivery. Landscape Architecture Studio Management, client interaction, office leadership and some business development, are essential in this role, and experience with Planning is a plus. Leading, inspiring, and mentoring the LA studio team as well as other design professionals is a key expectation. Passion, artistry and design creativity coupled with an organizational focus are important characteristics. While it is anticipated that this individual may have existing client relationships, the demonstrated ability to help develop additional client relationships and maintain others will be a must for this candidate. This role will be supported by DTJ’s extensive marketing staff, Director of Business Development as well as the Principal and Associate groups and their deep business networks and contacts. The successful candidate can anticipate the following role expectations:

Landscape Architecture Austin Studio Management

• Provide day‑to‑day management and leadership in the studio. Focus on quality and profitability of projects as well as training and growth of staff in their studio.
• Management of complex projects from start to finish including being the primary client contact.
• Providing mentorship to the LA Studio Staff.
• Demonstrate DTJ’s core values, inspiring others in the Texas region and across the firm.
• Devises new approaches to problems encountered.
• Writes and directs complicated agreement scope and fees.
• Actively participates in marketing strategy and project pursuit for the studio.
• Enthusiastically promotes and sustains DTJ Design’s culture.
• Forecasts project volume and staffing needs, including overseeing staff utilization. Participates in strategic hires.
• Monitors financial performance of all studio projects. Participate in course correction strategies to ensure adequate profitability.

Select Business Development and Marketing

• Aids the Austin Office Director and other studio leaders in business development and marketing tasks, proposal and contract preparation, and client communication.
• Facilitates repeat work and expanding scope, has awareness of Client’s business plan and how we might service their next phase or project.
• Participates in Client Interviews and industry events.
• Participates in Client prospecting in association with other Associates or Principals.
• Interacts and aids the Austin Office Director and other studio leaders in the overall leadership and management of the Austin office.
• Helps to mentor and be a technical resource for all office staff.
• Helps to facilitate and organize office learning and growth opportunities with the Austin support staff.
• Actively participates in marketing strategy and project pursuit for all of the market segments.
• Continue to build and enhance DTJ’s diverse and award‑winning project portfolio.
• Build and shape the future of Texas landscape architecture through DTJ’s integrated Practice.
• Innovate and nurture cutting‑edge designs.
• Create and sustain strategic client relationship management.
• Identify, pursue, and establish a distinct “design brand” in the local and regional economy.
• Become an ambassador of the DTJ’s Integrated Practice in the office and region.
• Interface with client, participate in marketing tasks, contract preparation, and client relations.
• Promote and expand DTJ’s brand through participating in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have 12‑15 years of professional experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture

Why Work at DTJ – “Experience Culture” Design

• Competitive compensation with an excellent benefit package
• Profit sharing, matching 401(k), 3 weeks PTO, with the option of purchasing additional time, 6 days Sick Leave + seven paid holidays.
• Fun, Connecting and Great Work Environment
• Work Hard/Laugh Hard: We love social gatherings and goofing around!
• Most importantly, DTJ offers exciting career opportunities working in a multi‑discipline firm with great advancement opportunities.

Application Requirements

*All applicants must submit a portfolio to be considered for this role.

100,000 - 120,000 USD per year (Austin, TX)