Senior Designer - Landscape Architecture - 2G4S007

SNIPEBRIDGE; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Snipebridge is partnering with an award-winning landscape architecture studio in California to recruit a Senior Designer who will lead design teams and partner with PMs and Partners on complex projects across multiple offices in the state, ensuring design quality from concept through documentation.

You will shape the project narrative, guide workflows, manage budgets, mentor junior staff, and maintain rigorous attention to planting design and horticultural considerations across Mediterranean and

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture
• Licensed Landscape Architect (CA license preferred)
• Authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Minimum of 15 years in a high-level design leadership position
• Knowledge of California Native and Mediterranean plants and planting design
• Training in horticulture and awareness of best practices in planting

Responsibilities

• Guide project teams through the studio process, providing design direction and oversight for Project Managers
• Attend early design/site meetings and capture big-picture ideas to inform the project story
• Develop a project story document and communicate the vision to PMs and Design Staff
• Provide regular updates to Partners regarding project status and needs
• Coordinate with Project Managers on project budgets and report progress regularly
• Present to project teams when needed in collaboration with or on behalf of Partners
• Be versed in Project Workflow and PM job descriptions to guide PMs in the firm's standards
• Provide guidance for PMs on design direction, priority setting, and deliverable expectations

Skills

MAC OSX

Vectorworks Landmark

SketchUp

MS Office Suite

Adobe Design Suite

Hand sketching and lettering

Strong leadership and communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture

Licensed Landscape Architect

Tools

Vectorworks Landmark

SketchUp

MS Office Suite

Adobe Design Suite

Job description

Snipebridge, a strategic talent solutions company specializing in connecting exceptional talent to great career opportunities in the Architecture & Planning industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Designer.

Our Client is an award-winning landscape architecture studio that is celebrated for its innovative and site-sensitive designs. With a presence across multiple offices in California, the firm is dedicated to creating unique, client-focused landscapes that enhance both natural and built environments. Known for its rigorous attention to design excellence, project management, and seamless collaboration, the studio brings a refined approach to every project, regardless of scale or location.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position is an opportunity for a highly motivated, engaged designer to be a thought partner on compelling design projects in a collaborative studio, while building their technical acumen through thoughtful work on landscapes at a variety of scales, phases, and typologies in some of the most beautiful locations in the world.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Senior Designers guide project teams through the oversight and direction of Project Managers in the typical studio process. The focus of this role is to provide inspiration, guidance, and oversight for project design and process for Project Managers.

• Exemplify the firm's philosophy and core values to project teams, both internal and external
• Be a support for Partners by attending early design/site meetings and capturing big-picture ideas to inform the project story
• Develop a project story document and communicate the vision to Project Manager and Design Staff for the project
• Provide regular updates to Partners regarding project status and needs
• Coordinate with all Project Managers on project budgets and report to Partners on progress and updates regularly
• Present to project teams when needed in collaboration with or on behalf of Partners
• Be thoroughly versed in Project Workflow and Project Manager job description and be able to guide Project Managers in the firm's standards
• Guidance for Project Managers, including:
  • Design direction
  • Priority setting
  • Encouraging responsiveness to the entire project team
  • Setting expectations for professional conduct
  • Seeking closure and completeness, with daily efficiency
  • Communicating clear expectations of all deliverables

SKILLS REQUIRED IN THE FOLLOWING:

• MAC OSX
• Vectorworks Landmark, current year
• SketchUp
• MS Office Suite
• Adobe Design Suite
• Hand sketching and lettering
• Strong leadership and communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture
• Licensed Landscape Architect (California license preferred, but not required)
• Currently authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future
• A minimum of 15 years in a high-level design leadership position at a comparable firm
• Possesses a knowledge of California Native and Mediterranean plants and planting design
• Training in horticulture and an awareness of industry best practices regarding planting is a plus