Senior Landscape Architect (Partnership Opportunity)

M.Hudson Design; Florida; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off accrued annually

Annual cost of living increases

Long term growth and partnership opportunity

Job summary

A high-end residential landscape design firm is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect - Design Director to lead a team and manage client relationships with a clear path to partnership. This role offers autonomy in a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, and unlimited earning potential based on performance. Ideal candidates must hold a degree in Landscape Architecture, have a minimum of five years of experience, and demonstrate strong leadership and sales skills. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and annual cost of living increases.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional experience.
• Experience in client interaction and selling design services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design development process from concept through final documentation.
• Manage client relationships throughout project lifecycle.
• Mentor internal design team members.

Skills

Proven leadership and client facing sales skills

Strong communication

Organization and time management abilities

High personal accountability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

LandFX

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

Lumion

Job description

Senior Landscape Architect - Design Director

Senior Landscape Architect / Design Director

Partnership Track | High End Residential

Hybrid | Jupiter, FL + Remote

Lead. Design. Grow. Become a Partner.

M.Hudson Design is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect ready to step into a leadership role with a clear, structured path to partnership. This is a rare opportunity for a proven designer and client leader to build and lead a team, own client relationships, and scale their impact without the operational burden of running a firm.

If you are driven, accountable, client focused, and motivated by performance based income with no ceiling, this role was built for you.

Compensation At a Glance

• Base Salary: $150,000 to $185,000
• Quarterly Bonuses: Up to $35,000 annually
• Partnership Upside with a structured and transparent path

Why This Role Is Different

• Partnership track from day one with long term leadership opportunity
• Entrepreneurial freedom with full administrative, marketing, and operational support
• Exclusive focus on high end residential work in South Florida
• Lead and scale your own design team
• Unlimited earning potential tied directly to performance
• Flexible hybrid work model with autonomy over your schedule

About M.Hudson Design

M. Hudson Design is a rapidly growing, high-end residential landscape design and construction management firm serving South Florida. With over 25 years of professional design experience, the company is known for delivering thoughtful, refined outdoor environments through strong leadership, clear processes, and disciplined execution.

Our culture is built on core values that guide how we work internally and how we grow as a team: Communication, Empathy, Discipline, Greatness, Collaboration, Rightness, Simplicity, and Kindness.

As we scale, we believe that strong systems, organized operations, and reliable internal support are essential. When the foundation is solid, our creative and leadership teams can focus on their best work and continue to elevate the business.

What We Do

We specialize in high end residential landscape design and construction management throughout South Florida, including waterfront estates and luxury communities. Our services include landscape and hardscape design, lighting, irrigation, drainage, and construction oversight to protect design integrity.

You will be supported by an in-house drafting team, a dedicated 3D graphics team, LiDAR scanning, an instant sales proposal app, and a proprietary online presentation platform.

Who This Role Is For

This role is ideal for someone who wants to lead, not just design.

Someone who enjoys client interaction and selling design services.

Someone who is fully accountable for their results and income.

Someone ready to grow into ownership and long term partnership.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Landscape Architect, you will lead your own team of designers, drafters, and 3D specialists. You will manage client relationships from initial meeting through final delivery, sell and oversee your own projects, and deliver exceptional client experiences. You will have the freedom to operate entrepreneurially while receiving full administrative, sales, and marketing support. From day one, you will be on a defined path toward partnership with the ability to scale your team and income over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to lead the design development process, serving as the primary design point of contact from concept through final documentation.
• Serve as lead designer on all assigned projects, owning the design vision and execution.
• Manage the full design process and overall client experience related to design deliverables.
• Drive project timelines and support adherence to project budgets through disciplined design management.
• Lead and mentor internal design team members, ensuring quality, consistency, and deadlines are met.
• Conduct in-person and virtual design presentations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain quality control across all plans, drawings, and design documentation.
• Collaborate closely with operations and construction partners to ensure seamless project execution.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• Minimum of five years of professional experience
• Proven leadership and client facing sales skills
• Strong communication, organization, and time management abilities
• High personal accountability and ownership mindset

Preferred

• Florida Landscape Architecture license
• Expertise in Florida native plants and materials
• Experience owning or managing a design practice
• Budgeting or financial management experienceFormal leadership or management training
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, LandFX, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, and Lumion

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off accrued annually
• Annual cost of living increases
• Long term growth and partnership opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer

M. Hudson Design is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

If you are ready to lead, grow, and build something lasting, complete the application on this page and submit all requested information.

Thank you for your interest in M.Hudson Design.